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Butyric acid, 99+%

CAS: 107-92-6 | C4H8O2 | 88.11 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 107-92-6
Molecular Formula C4H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 88.11
MDL Number MFCD00002814
InChI Key FERIUCNNQQJTOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym butyric acid, n-butyric acid, n-butanoic acid, propylformic acid, ethylacetic acid, butanic acid, 1-propanecarboxylic acid, butyrate, 1-butyric acid, buttersaeure
PubChem CID 264
ChEBI CHEBI:30772
IUPAC Name butanoic acid
SMILES CCCC(O)=O
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Description

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications

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

Specifications

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
-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%
100 mL
Rancid
Butyric acid
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Safety and Handling

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

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RUO – Research Use Only