Description

n-Butanoic Acid is a straight-chain, four-carbon carboxylic acid, also known as butyric acid, with the CAS registry number 107-92-6. This versatile organic acid serves as a fundamental building block and active ingredient across numerous industrial and biochemical processes. It is essential for manufacturers in the food & flavor, pharmaceutical, chemical synthesis, and animal feed sectors seeking a reliable, high-purity source of this key compound.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key flavoring agent and aroma compound, imparting characteristic buttery, cheesy, and fruity notes in food products, beverages, and perfumes.
• Animal Feed & Nutrition: Employed as a feed additive and preservative, promoting gut health and acting as an energy source for livestock, particularly in poultry and swine nutrition.
• Chemical Synthesis & Intermediates: Serves as a crucial precursor and intermediate in the production of esters (e.g., butyl butyrate), plastics, pharmaceuticals, and various other organic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as an excipient in certain drug formulations.
• Biofuel & Biochemical Production: Acts as a platform chemical in biotechnological processes for the production of biofuels and other value-added biochemicals.
• Industrial Applications: Functions in the manufacture of varnishes, plasticizers, and as a solvent or extraction agent in specific industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	107-92-6
Molecular Formula	C4H8O2
Molecular Weight	88.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyric Acid; n-Butyric Acid; Propylformic Acid; Ethylacetic Acid; 1-Propanecarboxylic Acid; Butanoic Acid; Butanic Acid; Buttersäure (German); Acide Butyrique (French)
EINECS No.	203-532-3

Quality Control

Our n-Butanoic Acid is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including food grade (FCC) and high-purity pharmaceutical grades, with specifications meeting or exceeding industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply chain transparency and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Due to its characteristic pungent odor, ensure containers are properly sealed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.397 - 1.399
Density (20°C)	0.957 - 0.961 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.