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Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH
formula, see observation
C4H8O2
formula, see observation
107-92-6
CAS number
OBS

Colorless liquid, penetrating and obnoxious odor ... Miscible in water, alcohol, and ether ... Occurs as glyceride in animal milk fats. Produced as a by-product in hydrocarbon synthesis, by oxidation of butyraldehyde ... Use: Synthesis of butyrate ester perfume and flavor ingredients, pharmaceuticals, deliming agent, disinfectants, emulsifying agents, sweetening gasolines.

OBS

butanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

n-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH or C4H8O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH
formula, see observation
C4H8O2
formula, see observation
107-92-6
CAS number
OBS

Liquide incolore, huileux, soluble dans l'eau, miscible à l'alcool et à l'éther, présent sous forme de glycéride dans la graisse animale. La sueur et le beurre rance lui doivent leur odeur caractéristique. Entre dans la préparation des essences de fruits et d'aromatisants pour les margarines.

OBS

acide butanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

n- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH ou C4H8O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH
formula, see observation
C4H8O2
formula, see observation
107-92-6
CAS number
OBS

Líquido de olor característico, que se obtiene por fermentación de azucares por Bacilus butyricus.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH o C4H8O2

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