N-Butyric Acid
Rs 100 per Kg + GSt as applicable
N-BUTYRIC ACID (Also known as Butanoic Acid)
Category:
Carboxylic Acid / Chemical Intermediate / Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient
Description: N-Butyric Acid (C₄H₈O₂) is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a strong, rancid butter-like odor. It is a short-chain fatty acid that occurs naturally in butter, cheese, and other fermented products. Industrial-grade N-Butyric Acid is widely used as an intermediate, flavoring agent, and feed additive. Its reactive carboxyl group allows it to form esters and salts, which are valuable in perfume, pharmaceutical, and food industries.
Applications:
1. Chemical & Industrial Applications Used as a raw material for butyrate esters, which serve as solvents and plasticizers. Intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, flavors, and perfumes.
2. Food & Beverage Industry Used (in highly diluted form) as a flavoring agent for butter, cheese, and dairy-type flavors.
3. Animal Nutrition Applied as a feed additive to promote gut health and growth in livestock and poultry.
4. Pharmaceuticals Precursor for production of butyrate salts used in cell therapy and gut microbiota research.
5. Perfume & Fragrance Industry Used in the preparation of fruity esters such as ethyl butyrate and amyl butyrate, which impart pineapple, banana, and fruity notes.
Technical Details:
Chemical Name - N-Butyric Acid / Butanoic Acid
Chemical Formula - C₄H₈O₂
Molecular Weight - 88.11 g/mol
Appearance - Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor - Strong, rancid butter-like odor
Purity - ≥ 99%
Boiling Point - 163 – 165 °C
Melting Point - (-8) °C
Flash Point - 72 °C (Closed cup)
Density (at 25 °C) - 0.958 g/cm³
Refractive Index (at 25 °C) - 1.399 – 1.403
Solubility - Miscible with water, alcohols, and ethers
Acid Value - 635 – 640 mg KOH/g
Stability - Stable under normal conditions
HS Code - 2915 20 00
Packaging:
25 kg HDPE Carboys
200 kg HDPE or MS Drums
1000 L IBC Tanks (Bulk supply)
Custom packaging available on request
Storage & Handling: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and strong oxidizing agents. Keep containers tightly closed. Use protective gloves and goggles during handling due to strong odor and corrosiveness.