Butyric Acid

C₄H₈O₂

IUPAC: Butanoic acid

CAS: 107-92-6

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

원소 구성

C
54.5%
O
36.3%

용도

  • Food flavoring
  • Pharmaceutical intermediate
  • Animal feed supplement

흥미로운 사실

  • Responsible for the smell of rancid butter and vomit

안전

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

Structure

SMILES

CCCC(=O)O

성질

유형
organic
상태
liquid
몰 질량
88.11 g/mol
밀도
0.9600 g/cm³
녹는점
-5.1 °C
끓는점
163.8 °C
용해도
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).