Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
17.8 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
326.3 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
0.958 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
0.43 mmHg at 68 u00b0F ; 1.4 mmHg at 86 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
170 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Acute Toxic
Health Hazard
Corrosive
- H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H318 (14.2%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H314 (99%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H302 (15.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 107-92-6 |
| IUPAC Name | butanoic acid |
| InChI Key | FERIUCNNQQJTOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 264 |
| INCI Name | BUTYRIC ACID |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
n-Butyric Acid FCC Synthetic available strictly in bulk or wholesale. Ideal for food, fragrance, and chemical industries. Consistent purity and quality.