Description
n-Butanoic Acid, Ethylacetic Acid; Butyric Acid.
| CAS | 107-92-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.11 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear colorless |
| Odour | Unpleasant | pH Value | 3 at 10 g/l at 20 °C |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -6 – -3 °C | Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 440 °C |
| Flash Point [°C] | 72 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 162 °C |
| Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 0.57 hPa at 20 °C | Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 0.43 mm Hg at 20 °C |
| Vapour Density | 3.04 | Density [g/cm3] | 0.964 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Soluble in water | Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 0.79 |
| Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 10% | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 2% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid | Assay | Min 99.0% |
| Density (D20°C/4°C) | 0.956 – 0.958 g/ml | Water (H2O) | Max 0.2% |
| Refractive Index (20°C; 589 Nm) | 1.3965 – 1.3990 | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 2820 | DG Class | 8 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS05 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H314 |
| Precaution Statement | P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310 |















