Butyric Acid
Quantity
Unit
CAS #
107-92-6
PRODUCT
SYNONYM
butanoic acid, butanic acid, n-butyric acid, ethylacetic acid, propylformic acid, 1-propanecarboxylic acid ; Butanoic acid; Butanoic acid
FORMULA
C4H8O2
APPEARANCE
Colorless liquid
EMPIRICAL FORMULA
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
88.11
ASSAY
99.0% minimum
BOILING POINT
164 C
FLASH POINT
162 F Closed Cup
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.397 - 1.399
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.953 - 0.957
CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Strong, rancid, buttery
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
ODOR
strong rancid butter odor
VAPOR PRESSURE
0.84 mm hg (20 c)
MELTING POINT
-7.9 c
COLOR
colorless liquid
SOLUBILITY
water, alcohol, ether
DENSITY
0.9590 (2020 c)
NOTES
Butyric acid is used in the preparation of various butanoate esters. Low-molecular-weight esters of butyric acid have mostly pleasant aromas or tastes, and are used as food and perfume additives.
This product has a persistent, penetrating, rancid, butter-like aroma
Use: MASKING
CLASS
Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly
FUNCTIONS
Chemical Intermediate , Fragrance, Flavor
INDUSTRY
Food Chemicals, Fragrance, Flavor & Fragrance, Organics
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