Butyric acid

• Product Name: Butyric acid
• Chemical Formula: C4H8O2
• CAS No.: 107-92-6
• Dangerous Grade: 8

Technical Data:

• Package and Storage:

• 200kg/drum
• Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use

• Application /Application Industries:

• Fungicide; keratin exfoliative (to relieve and to soften calluses, corns, and other hard skin surfaces; applied as plasters, pads or in liquids).
• Herbicide
• Penicillin V

Butyric acid is a carboxylic acid also classified as a fatty acid. It exists in two isomeric forms as shown previously, but this entry focuses on n-butyric acid or butanoic acid. It is a colorless, viscous, rancid-smelling liquid that is present as esters in animal fats and plant oils. Butyric acid exists as a glyceride in butter, with a concentration of about 4%; dairy and egg products are a primary source of butyric acid. When butter or other food products go rancid, free butyric acid is liberated by hydrolysis, producing the rancid smell. It also occurs in animal fat and plant oils.