Butyric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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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

• 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

• pH: 2.5
• Melting Point: -8°C
• Boiling Point: 162°C to 164°C
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH
• UN Number: UN2820
• Beilstein: 906770
• Merck Index: 14,1593
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,ethanol and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.
• Formula Weight: 88.11
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Density: 0.964
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Flash Point: 69°C (156°F)
• Odor: Rancid
• Refractive Index: 1.398
• Chemical Name or Material: Butyric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	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.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only