Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Packaging Size | 200 |
Packaging Type | drum |
Grade Standard | Technical Grade |
Physical State | Liquid |
Usage/Application | Industrial |
BUTYRIC ACID
DESCRIPTION
Butyric Acid is a saturated short-chain fatty acid with a 4-carbon backbone. Butyric acid is commonly found in esterified form in animal fats and plant oils.
Physical PROPERTIES
Molecular Formula |
: C4H8O2 |
Molecular Weight |
: 88.11 g/mol |
CAS No. |
: 107-92-6 |
IUPAC name |
: Butanoic acid |
Alternative Names |
: Ethyl acetic acid, Propyl formic acid |
Density |
: 0.96 g/cc |
Boiling point |
: 163.5 °C (326.3 °F) |
Refractive Index |
: 1.3991 |
SPECIFICATION:
Appearance (Color) |
: Oily Colorless liquid |
Odour |
: Unpleasant, rancid odour |
Assay Content ((GC, area %) |
: ≥99.0 % |
pH of a 10 % aqueous solution |
: 4.70 - 4.77 |
Viscosity |
: 1.426 cp |
APPLICATIONS / USES
The acid is of considerable commercial importance as a raw material in the manufacture of esters of lower alcohols for use as flavouring agents.
Used as a precursor to produce thermoplastic cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB)
STORAGE
Provide ventilation for containers. Avoid storage near extreme heat, Ignition sources or open flame. Store away from food stuffs. Store away from oxidizing agents. Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers. Store with like hazards.
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