Butyric acid
CAS number: 107-92-6
Synonyms: Butnoic Acid; n-butyric aicd ethylacetic acid; Butanoic acid; Carboxylic acid C4; Ethylacetic acid; 1-Propanecarboxylic acid; Propylformic acid
Chemical class: Organic Acids
Industry claims found in: apple, beef, beer, black currants, blueberries, wheat bread, butter, blue cheese
Industry claims used in: snack foods, candy, margarine
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2940 mg/kg; mod. toxic by ingestion, skin contact, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and IV routes; severe skin and eye irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes