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Butyric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L13189.AE
100 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Butyric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L13189.AE
100 mL, Each
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Catalog number: L13189.AE
also known as L13189-AE
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
107-92-6
Refractive Index
1.3965-1.3990 @ 20?C
Assay (GC)
≥99.0%
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥99.0 to ≤101.0%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms

Description

Butyric acid is a useful as precursor for the preparation of various butyrate esters. It is used as a food and perfume additive. It is also used as an animal feed supplement. Due to its powerful odor, it has also been used as a fishing bait additive and as a stink bomb. It is widely used as a flavoring agent for human food and beverages.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Butyric acid is a useful as precursor for the preparation of various butyrate esters. It is used as a food and perfume additive. It is also used as an animal feed supplement. Due to its powerful odor, it has also been used as a fishing bait additive and as a stink bomb. It is widely used as a flavoring agent for human food and beverages.

Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 4
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 1
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
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    Hazard Statements

    H302 - Harmful if swallowed

    H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    EU Specific Hazard Statements

    Combustible liquid

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

    P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician