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Butyric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11317966
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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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 100 mL
Flash Point 69°C (156°F)
Odor Rancid
Refractive Index 1.398
Chemical Name or Material Butyric acid
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Butyric acid
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Butanoic acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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