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Butyric acid
SpectraBase Compound ID K6IFZK0UQCA
InChI InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-2-3-4(5)6/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChIKey FERIUCNNQQJTOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 88.11 g/mol
Molecular Formula C4H8O2
Exact Mass 88.052429 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID HEFvYJAuygC
Name BUTYRIC ACID
Source of Sample Union Carbide Corporation
Boiling Point 163.27C
CAS Registry Number 107-92-6
Comments USED AS A FLAVOR INGREDIENT AND IN THE PREPARATION OF ESTERS FOR THE SAME PURPOSE. ALSO USED TO DECALCIFY HIDES. IRRITANT; CAN CAUSE BURNS. MISCIBLE WITH WATER, ETHANOL, ETHER. NIOSH= ES54250
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Density 20C=0.9582; 25C=0.9532 G/ML
Dielectric Constant 2.97 (20C)
Flash Point 76C (TCC)
Formula C4H8O2
InChI InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-2-3-4(5)6/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChIKey FERIUCNNQQJTOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -5.5C
Molecular Weight 88.11
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= 20C=1.3980; 25C=1.3958
Synonyms n-BUTYRIC ACID PROPYLFORMIC ACID PROPANECARBOXYLIC ACID BUTANOIC ACID ETHYLACETIC ACID
Technique NEAT
Vapor Pressure 0.72 TORR