CAS107-92-6
FormulaC4H8O2
Synonymbutanoic acid, butanic acid, n-butyric acid, ethylacetic acid, propylformic acid, 1-propanecarboxylic acid, Butanoic acid, Butanoic acid
Density0.9590 (2020 c)
Empirical FormulaC4H8O2
AppearanceColorless liquid
Boiling Point164 C
Flash Point162 F Closed Cup
Molecular weight88.11
Assay99.0% minimum
Refractive Index1.397 - 1.399
Specific gravity0.953 - 0.957
Characteristic odorStrong, rancid, buttery
Vapor Pressure0.84 mm hg (20 c)
Odorstrong rancid butter odor
Melting Point-7.9 c
Colorcolorless liquid
Solubilitywater, alcohol, ether