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Butanoic acid

CH3CH2CH2COOH

F.W. 88.11

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Obnoxious odor; stench agent; strong irritant to skin and eyes; flammable liquid; moderately toxic by ingestion and skin absorption. LD50 2000 mg/kg.

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Storage:
Organic #1 inside a Flinn Chem-Saf™ Bag and then inside Flinn Saf-Stor™ Can.
Disposal:
Shelf Life:
Indefinite if stored properly.
Soluble:
Water; miscible with alcohol and ether.
Color:
Colorless
Odor:
Penetrating and obnoxious; odor like vomit.
CAS No.:
107-92-6
Technical Note:
Special Precaution: Remove cap slowly and vent the container under a hood. This is particularly important if the butyric acid is at or above room temperature. All sizes are packaged in a PVC-coated bottle.