Description

Butanoicacid,4-Butoxy- is a specialized organic ester compound, identified by CAS NO 55724-73-7. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and functional additive, prized for its ability to modify solubility and impart specific properties to formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the agrochemical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of advanced materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Additive: Used as a plasticizer or solvent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings to enhance flexibility and processing.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile alkylating agent or ester component in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Employed in the controlled synthesis of ester-based aroma compounds for creating specific olfactory profiles.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive: Functions as a component in formulating synthetic lubricants and fuel additives to improve performance characteristics.
• Surface Active Agent: Utilized in the production of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial cleaning and formulation stability.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Butanoicacid,4-Butoxy-
CAS No.	55724-73-7
Molecular Formula	C8H16O3
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Butoxybutanoic Acid; Butoxybutyric Acid; 4-Butoxybutyric Acid; Butanoic acid, 4-butoxy-; NSC 403120; 4-n-Butoxybutanoic acid; γ-Butoxybutyric Acid
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Quality Control

Our Butanoicacid,4-Butoxy- is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.97 - 1.00 g/mL

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