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Organic Acids

n-BUTYRIC ACID

RA000895 CAS 107-92-6 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA000895
CAS number
107-92-6
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C4H8O2
Molecular weight
88.11

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 0.43 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 3.04 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.964 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.79 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 10 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 2 % %
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Unpleasant —
pH value 3 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -6 - 3 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 440 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 72 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 162 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.57 hPa hPa

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Clear colorless liquid —
Assay Min 99 % %
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.956 - 0.958 —
Water Max 0.2 % %
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.3965 - 1.3990 —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000895-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000895-PK-2.5L