Ethyl Butyrate
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Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Ethyl butyrate (C6H12O2) also known as ethyl butanoate, or butyric ether is an ester. Ethyl butyrate is used as an extract, as a flavoring or perfume, and as a solvent. It is a colorless liquid with a banana, orange or pineapple odor, and it is flammable. Exposure to ethyl butyrate can irritate the skin, eye, nose and throat.[1]
Some examples of medications containing Ethyl Butyrate
- Lansoprazole Delayed-Release (Orally Disintegrating) 30 mg
- Lansoprazole Delayed-Release (Orally Disintegrating) 15 mg
References
- [1]NJ Dept. of Health and Senior Services. Hazardous Substances Facts Sheet. Dec. 1998. Accessed April 1, 2014. http://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/0862.pdf
Further information
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