W222100

Butyric acid

≥99%, FG

• Synonym(s): Butanoic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH
• CAS Number: 107-92-6
• Molecular Weight: 88.11
• FEMA Number: 2221
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 906770
• EC Number: 203-532-3
• Council of Europe no.: 5
• MDL number: MFCD00002814
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900934
• Flavis number: 8.005
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Quality Level: 400
• biological source: synthetic
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency/Method: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 182.60
• vapor density: 3.04 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.43 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• assay: ≥99%
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 824 °F
• expl. lim.: 10 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.398 (lit.)
• pH: 2 (25 °C, 10 g/L); 3 (20 °C, 10 g/L)
• bp: 162 °C (lit.)
• mp: −6-−3 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.964 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• cation traces: As: ≤3 ppm; Cd: ≤1 ppm; Hg: ≤1 ppm; Pb: ≤10 ppm
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• Featured Industry: Flavors and Fragrances
• Organoleptic: cheese; fruity; buttery
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• SMILES string: CCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C4H8O2/c1-2-3-4(5)6/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,5,6)
• InChI key: FERIUCNNQQJTOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... HDAC1(3065)

Description

General description

Butyric acid is a volatile fatty acid that can be used as a flavoring agent. It has fruity or cheesy flavor and is mainly found in dairy products.

Packaging

10, 25 kg in composite drum

1 kg in glass bottle

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H314
• Precautionary Statements: P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US),Eyeshields,Gloves
• RIDADR: UN 2820 8 / PGIII
• WGK Germany: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 161.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 72 °C - closed cup