Butyric acid PurCert Secondary Working Standard [Includes all characterization data]
CRM
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 0.57 hPa at 20 °C |
| Water Solubility | 10 g/l at 20 °C |
| Autoignition temp. | 435 °C at 1.008 hPa |
| Assay Purity | >=99% |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.398 (lit.) |
| B pt. | 164 °C |
| M pt. | -7 to -5 °C |
| Density | 0.9574 g/cm3 at 20°C |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H302,H314,H335 |
| Precautionary Statement | P261 - P271 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29156010 |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials |
| UN Number | 2820 |
Description
Application
Used in food flavoring (as esters like butyrates). Production of perfumes and fragrances. Applied in pharmaceuticals and chemical synthesis. Used in animal feed additives for gut health.
Purpose
Butyric acid serves as a vital energy source for colon cells in the human body while functioning as a flavoring agent and chemical building block in industrial manufacturing.
General Description
Colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant (rancid butter) odor. Naturally found in butter cheese and animal fats. Weak organic acid.
Documents
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| Sample COA |
