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Butyric acid, 99+%
CAS: 107-92-6 | C4H8O2 | 88.11 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L13189AP
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.
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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% | |
| 500 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, buttersaeureShow More | |
| 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