Butyric Acid

C₄H₈O₂

IUPAC: Butanoic acid

CAS: 107-92-6

نظرة عامة

Butyric acid is a short-chain fatty acid with an intensely unpleasant rancid butter odor. It occurs naturally in butter and is important for gut health.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

التركيب العنصري

C
54,5%
O
36,3%

الاستخدامات

  • Food flavoring
  • Pharmaceutical intermediate
  • Animal feed supplement

حقائق مثيرة

  • Responsible for the smell of rancid butter and vomit

السلامة

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe burns
  • ⚠ Extremely malodorous

Structure

SMILES

CCCC(=O)O

الخصائص

النوع
organic
الحالة
liquid
الكتلة المولية
88,11 g/mol
الكثافة
0,9600 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
-5,1 °C
نقطة الغليان
163,8 °C
الذوبانية
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
88,0524
XLogP
0,8
TPSA
37,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
49,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butyric Acid?
Butyric Acid (C₄H₈O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Butanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Butyric Acid?
Butyric Acid has a molar mass of 88.11 g/mol.
What state is Butyric Acid at room temperature?
Butyric Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Butyric Acid organic or inorganic?
Butyric Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Butyric Acid?
Butyric Acid (C₄H₈O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).