Molekula
Sodium butyrate
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Sodium butyrate is a sodium salt of butyric acid used in biochemical research, cell culture media, and as a histone deacetylase inhibitor in epigenetic studies. It is available in powder form, with a molecular weight of 110.09 g/mol, a CAS number of 156-54-7, and a molecular formula of CH3CH2CH2COONa. Store at ambient temperature. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Sodium butyrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
Pack sizes & pricing
Pricing on request — packs available from research to bulk quantities.
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Vapour Pressure | 0.00000015 mmHg |
Source: PubChem CID 5222465 (Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90027001 |
| CAS Number | 156-54-7 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium butanoate |
| EC Number | 205-857-6 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3CH2CH2COONa |
| Molecular Weight | 110.09 |
| Exact Mass | 110.0344 |
| SMILES | CCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+] |
| InChIKey | MFBOGIVSZKQAPD-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H8O2.Na/c1-2-3-4(5)6;/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 5222465 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29156050 |
| Tariff Code | 2915601990 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Butanoic acid, sodium salt
- Butanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
- Butyrate sodium
- Butyric Acid Sodium
- Butyric acid sodium salt
- natriumbutyrat
- s1999
- Sodium butanoate
- Sodium n-butyrate
- Sodium propanecarboxylate
Frequently asked questions
What is sodium butyrate used for?
Sodium butyrate is used in biochemical research, as a histone deacetylase inhibitor, and in cell culture media to support cell growth and differentiation.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of sodium butyrate?
The formula is CH3CH2CH2COONa and the molecular weight is 110.09 g/mol.
How should sodium butyrate be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of sodium butyrate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies sodium butyrate in analytical grade.
Can Molekula supply sodium butyrate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply sodium butyrate in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with a sodium butyrate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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