Butyric Acid
TL;DR: Butyric Acid (CAS 107-92-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H8O2 and molecular weight 88.05243 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
butanoic acid
Also Known As: butyric acid, butanoic acid, n-Butyric acid, n-Butanoic acid, butyrate
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.05243 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 88.05243 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 49.0 |
| Melting Point | 17.8 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 326.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.958 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 170 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.43 mmHg at 68 °F ; 1.4 mmHg at 86 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.3991 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | FERIUCNNQQJTOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Butyric Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Butyric Acid (CAS 107-92-6) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Butyric Acid (CAS 107-92-6) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C4H8O2 and a molecular weight of 88.05 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.958 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as butyric acid and butanoic acid.
CoreyChem provides it with COA documentation, and custom synthesis from milligram to multi-kilogram scales is available on request. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Butyric Acid
Property Insights of Butyric Acid
The XLogP value of 0.8 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Butyric Acid. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Butyric Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Butyric Acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Butyric Acid?
The CAS number of Butyric Acid is 107-92-6.
What is the molecular formula of Butyric Acid?
The molecular formula of Butyric Acid is C4H8O2.
What is the molecular weight of Butyric Acid?
The molecular weight of Butyric Acid is 88.05243 g/mol.
What are the applications of Butyric Acid?
Butyric Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Butyric Acid (CAS 107-92-6) with custom...
Where can I buy Butyric Acid?
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