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Butyric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L131890F
Description
Butyric acid is a useful as precursor for the preparation of various butyrate esters. It is used as a food and perfume additive. It is also used as an animal feed supplement. Due to its powerful odor, it has also been used as a fishing bait additive and as a stink bomb. It is widely used as a flavoring agent for human food and beverages.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsButyric acid is a useful as precursor for the preparation of various butyrate esters. It is used as a food and perfume additive. It is also used as an animal feed supplement. Due to its powerful odor, it has also been used as a fishing bait additive and as a stink bomb. It is widely used as a flavoring agent for human food and beverages.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Butyric acid | |
-8°C | |
162°C to 164°C | |
CH3CH2CH2COOH | |
UN2820 | |
14,1593 | |
Miscible with water,ethanol and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride. | |
CCCC(O)=O | |
88.11 | |
CHEBI:30772 | |
≥99% | |
2500 mL | |
Rancid |
2.5 | |
107-92-6 | |
C4H8O2 | |
MFCD00002814 | |
906770 | |
butyric acid, n-butyric acid, n-butanoic acid, propylformic acid, ethylacetic acid, butanic acid, 1-propanecarboxylic acid, butyrate, 1-butyric acid, buttersaeure | |
FERIUCNNQQJTOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
butanoic acid | |
264 | |
88.11 | |
0.964 | |
69°C (156°F) | |
1.398 |
Chemical Identifiers
107-92-6 | |
88.11 | |
FERIUCNNQQJTOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
264 | |
butanoic acid |
C4H8O2 | |
MFCD00002814 | |
butyric acid, n-butyric acid, n-butanoic acid, propylformic acid, ethylacetic acid, butanic acid, 1-propanecarboxylic acid, butyrate, 1-butyric acid, buttersaeure | |
CHEBI:30772 | |
CCCC(O)=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H311-H314-H318-H227
Toxic in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Combustible liquid.
P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H227-H302-H314-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: BUTYRIC ACID
EINECSNumber : 203-532-3
RTECSNumber : ES5425000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only