Description

Butanoic Acid, Calcium Salt, Monohydrate is a high-purity calcium salt derivative of butyric acid, offering a stable and bioavailable source of this important short-chain fatty acid. This compound is valued for its role as a functional additive and nutrient source in various industrial and nutritional applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the animal feed, food fortification, and pharmaceutical intermediate sectors for its consistent quality and reliable performance.

Application

• Animal Feed Additive: Used as a source of butyric acid to support gut health, improve nutrient absorption, and promote growth performance in livestock and poultry.
• Food Industry: Functions as a preservative, flavoring agent, or a calcium fortification ingredient in various food products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key starting material or excipient in the synthesis of specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and nutritional supplements.
• Industrial Chemistry: Employed as a catalyst or stabilizing agent in certain organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Microbial Fermentation: Acts as a nutrient or precursor in controlled fermentation processes for the production of biochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, Calcium Salt, Monohydrate
CAS No.	99283-81-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14CaO4 • H2O
Molecular Weight	232.27 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Calcium Butyrate Monohydrate; Butanoic Acid Calcium Salt Hydrate; Calcium Butanoate Hydrate; Butyric Acid Calcium Salt Monohydrate; Calcium Dibutyrate Monohydrate; Butanoic Acid, Calcium Salt (2:1), Monohydrate; Calcium Butyric Acid Salt Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, Calcium Salt, Monohydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for feed, food, and technical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, impurity profile, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as C8H14CaO4)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	6.0 - 8.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2 ppm
Microbiological Count	Meets standard requirements

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