Butyric Acid

C₄H₈O₂

IUPAC: Butanoic acid

CAS: 107-92-6

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

元素组成

C
54.5%
O
36.3%

用途

  • Food flavoring
  • Pharmaceutical intermediate
  • Animal feed supplement

趣味知识

  • Responsible for the smell of rancid butter and vomit

安全性

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

Structure

SMILES

CCCC(=O)O

属性

类型
organic
状态
liquid
摩尔质量
88.11 g/mol
密度
0.9600 g/cm³
熔点
-5.1 °C
沸点
163.8 °C
溶解度
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).