Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Eastman Butyric Acid Butyric Acid

Eastman Butyric Acid is a high-purity aliphatic carboxylic acid (C4H8O2) from Eastman’s specialty chemical portfolio. Featuring low odor profile and consistent batch-to-batch quality, it serves as a key intermediate for flavors, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and plasticizers. Its optimized volatility and reactivity support efficient esterification and derivatization processes in industrial applications.
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Features Of Eastman Butyric Acid Butyric Acid

  1. High-purity, consistent batch-to-batch performance for reliable process control.

  2. Low water content minimizes side reactions in esterification and condensation processes.

  3. Optimized volatility and acidity profile for efficient downstream derivatization.

  4. Manufactured under strict ISO 9001-certified quality systems with full traceability.

  5. Compatible with common industrial solvents and catalysts used in fine chemical synthesis.

Typical Applications Of Eastman Butyric Acid Butyric Acid

  1. Production of butyrate esters for flavor & fragrance compounds (e.g., ethyl butyrate, isoamyl butyrate).

  2. Synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, including prodrugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

  3. Chemical modification of cellulose and starch to produce biodegradable plasticizers and film formers.

  4. Catalyst promoter and co-reactant in polyamide and polyester polymerization systems.

Specifications Of Eastman Butyric Acid Butyric Acid

Chemical TypeCarboxylic acid (straight-chain saturated)
Product FormLiquid at room temperature
AppearanceClear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
OdorCharacteristic pungent, rancid-butter odor
Primary ApplicationsFlavor & fragrance synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, polymer modifiers
Key FeaturesHigh reactivity, low residual aldehydes, controlled acidity (pKa ~4.8)
BenefitsImproved yield in esterification, reduced purification burden, enhanced product stability


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