Butyric Acid 99% Food Grade

Butyric Acid 99% Food Grade, also known as butanoic acid, is a high-purity compound widely used in the food industry. It is a colourless liquid with a strong, unpleasant odour. The key details of Butyric Acid 99% Food Grade are as follows:

Synonyms:

• Butanoic acid
• n-Butyric acid
• Butyric acid, FCC

Key Details:

• Chemical Formula: C4H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 88.11 g/mol
• CAS Number: 107-92-6
• FEMA Number: 2221
• EINECS Number: 203-532-3
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Odor: Strong, unpleasant odor
• Purity: 99% (Food Grade)

Applications:

• Flavouring Agent: Butyric Acid 99% Food Grade is widely used as a flavouring agent in the food industry. It imparts a characteristic, buttery taste and aroma to various food products, including dairy, confectionery, baked goods, and snacks.
• Food Preservative: Due to its antimicrobial properties, Butyric Acid is used as a food preservative to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in certain food products.
• Pharmaceutical Applications: It is also utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of various drugs, including analgesics, antibiotics, and sedatives.
• Industrial Applications: Butyric Acid finds applications in various industrial processes, such as the production of plasticizers, solvents, synthetic flavours, and fragrances.
• Animal Feed Additive: It is sometimes added to animal feed as a supplement to enhance digestion and promote the overall health of livestock.

Food Grade, Halal,Kosher

Minimum Assay: >99%
Molecular Formula: C4H8O2 
Molecular Weight: 88.11
Melting Point: -8 deg C
Boiling Point: 162-164 deg C
Density at 25°C (g/cm³): 0.964
Refractive Index: 1.3980
Source: Synthetic
FDA21 CFR (182.60)
EU Reg: 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Cas Number: 107-92-6

Einecs Number: 203-532-3

UN Number: 2820

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: H302,H311,H314

Prec Phrases: P260h,P303+P361+P353,P305+P351+P338,P301+P330+P331,P405,P501a