CAS 107-92-6: Butyric acid

Applications Butanoic Acid, is found in milk, especially goat, sheep and buffalo milk. It can be used for the preparation of various esters, such as methyl butyrate, which has pleasant aromas or tastes and thus can be used as food and perfume additives. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Lupton, J. R., et al.: J. Nutrition, 134 (2), 479 (2004); Grummer, R. R., et al.: J Dairy. Sci., 74 (9),3244 (1991);

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Butyric acid is a useful as precursor for the preparation of various butyrate esters. It is used as a food and perfume additive. It is also used as an animal feed supplement. Due to its powerful odor, it has also been used as a fishing bait additive and as a stink bomb. It is widely used as a flavoring agent for human food and beverages. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Butanoic acid

Butyric acid is a short-chain fatty acid that is produced during the fermentation of carbohydrates by anaerobic bacteria. The sodium salts of butyric acid are used as non-antibiotic feed supplements to increase the energy content of the diet and to improve feed efficiency in livestock. Butyric acid has been shown to have potent inducers (e.g., thermal expansion) on the function of cells and tissues, which may be due to its ability to induce cell proliferation and differentiation. Studies have shown that butyric acid can reduce bowel disease, water vapor, and hl-60 cells from rats with cancer. It also acts as a strong antioxidant that protects against chemical pesticides in vitro.

Butyric acid is a short-chain fatty acid that is produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates in the colon and it is an important energy source for cells in the colon. It can be found in sodium salts, such as sodium butyrate, or as a free acid. Butyric acid has been shown to have physiological effects on the bowel disease, including improving symptoms of diarrhea and constipation. It also helps to maintain a healthy gut by preventing the growth of unwanted bacteria. Butyric acid inhibits certain enzymes, such as glutamine synthetase, which is important for energy metabolism. The chemical pesticide DDT has been shown to inhibit butyric acid production in cells.