Applications

• Flavouring Agent: Butyric Acid 99% Food Grade is widely used as a flavouring agent in the food industry. It imparts a characteristic, buttery taste and aroma to various food products, including dairy, confectionery, baked goods, and snacks.
• Food Preservative: Due to its antimicrobial properties, Butyric Acid is used as a food preservative to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in certain food products.
• Pharmaceutical Applications: It is also utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of various drugs, including analgesics, antibiotics, and sedatives.
• Industrial Applications: Butyric Acid finds applications in various industrial processes, such as the production of plasticizers, solvents, synthetic flavours, and fragrances.
• Animal Feed Additive: It is sometimes added to animal feed as a supplement to enhance digestion and promote the overall health of livestock.

General

Butyric Acid 99% Food Grade, also known as butanoic acid, is a high-purity compound widely used in the food industry. It is a colourless liquid with a strong, unpleasant odour. The key details of Butyric Acid 99% Food Grade are as follows:

Synonyms:

• Butanoic acid
• n-Butyric acid
• Butyric acid, FCC

Specification

Food Grade, Halal,Kosher

• Minimum Assay: >99%
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 88.11
• Melting Point: -8 deg C
• Boiling Point: 162-164 deg C
• Refractive Index: 1.3980
• Source: Synthetic
• FDA21 CFR (182.60)
• EU Reg: 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Hazards

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prec Phrases: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Store locked up.