What is Calcium Butyrate CAS 5743-36-2?

Calcium Butyrate is the calcium salt of butyric acid with the molecular formula C8H14CaO4 and a molecular weight of 214.27. It is also called calcium dibutyrate or calcium butanoate and is normally supplied as a white crystalline powder or white solid.

What is Calcium Butyrate used for?

It is used as a source of butyrate in animal nutrition and feed programs where the offered grade and local regulatory status allow. It may also be positioned as a specialty functional ingredient or organic acid salt for controlled technical formulation projects.

How does Calcium Butyrate differ from butyric acid?

Butyric acid is the free short-chain fatty acid, while calcium butyrate is its calcium salt. The salt form can change odor, handling, solubility, and delivery characteristics, which is useful when a more controlled butyrate source is required.

What are typical specifications for CAS 5743-36-2?

Commercial material is commonly supplied as a white crystalline powder or solid with a molecular weight of 214.27 and a melting point reported above 300 C. Assay, calcium butyrate content, moisture, particle form, and trace impurities should be confirmed for the selected grade.

How should Calcium Butyrate be stored and handled?

Store it in tightly closed, moisture-protective containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Supplier recommendations may include room-temperature sealed storage or refrigerated storage at 2-8 C, so follow the current SDS and site procedures.

Calcium Butyrate CAS 5743-36-2

Calcium Butyrate is supplied as an organic acid calcium salt for grade-dependent formulation and technical use. It is suitable for applications where calcium butyrate is specified as a functional ingredient or specialty material. Packaging format, purity level, and technical documentation may vary according to the supplied grade.

CAS: 5743-36-2
Synonyms: Calcium dibutyrate、Butyric acid calcium salt / Calcium butanoate
Einecs: 227-265-7
Molecular Formula: C8H14CaO4
Grade: Industrial grade
Package: 25 kg drum, 50 kg drum, 200 kg plastic drum, or IBC, depending on grade and supply format.

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1 Product Information / Specifications

2 Physical & Chemical Properties

Product Information / Specifications

Product Name	Calcium Butyrate
CAS Number	5743-36-2
Product Identity	Specialty chemical / functional ingredient / organic acid salt
Common Synonyms	Calcium dibutyrate; Calcium butanoate; Butyric acid calcium salt
Molecular Formula	C8H14CaO4
Molecular Weight	214.27
EC Number	227-265-7

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance	White crystalline powder or white solid
Melting Point	Reported above 300°C in some supplier references
Storage	Sealed storage, protected from moisture; storage conditions may vary by grade

Exact purity, assay, particle form, and batch-specific values should be confirmed against the current specification and quality documentation.

Applications

Grade-dependent use in formulation and technical supply programs where calcium butyrate is specified.
Suitable for laboratory, specialty ingredient, and selected technical material applications subject to customer validation.
Applicable in projects where an organic acid calcium salt is required in controlled composition.
Final application should be matched to the supplied grade, specification target, and local regulatory requirements.

Packaging

Packaging may vary according to grade, order quantity, and transport requirements. Standard industrial packaging can be arranged according to the confirmed supply specification.

Technical documents such as COA, TDS, and SDS may be provided according to the supplied grade and batch arrangement.

Storage Conditions

Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Protection from moisture is recommended during storage and transfer.

Storage practice should follow the current SDS and site-level chemical management procedures.

Safety Precautions

Handle with suitable personal protective equipment and standard industrial hygiene controls.
Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes, and avoid inhalation of dust.
Use with adequate ventilation and controlled handling procedures.
Review the latest SDS before storage, transfer, sampling, or process use.

FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
What is Calcium Butyrate CAS 5743-36-2?

A: Calcium Butyrate is the calcium salt of butyric acid with the molecular formula C8H14CaO4 and a molecular weight of 214.27. It is also called calcium dibutyrate or calcium butanoate and is normally supplied as a white crystalline powder or white solid.
Q:
What is Calcium Butyrate used for?

A: It is used as a source of butyrate in animal nutrition and feed programs where the offered grade and local regulatory status allow. It may also be positioned as a specialty functional ingredient or organic acid salt for controlled technical formulation projects.
Q:
How does Calcium Butyrate differ from butyric acid?

A: Butyric acid is the free short-chain fatty acid, while calcium butyrate is its calcium salt. The salt form can change odor, handling, solubility, and delivery characteristics, which is useful when a more controlled butyrate source is required.
Q:
What are typical specifications for CAS 5743-36-2?

A: Commercial material is commonly supplied as a white crystalline powder or solid with a molecular weight of 214.27 and a melting point reported above 300 C. Assay, calcium butyrate content, moisture, particle form, and trace impurities should be confirmed for the selected grade.
Q:
How should Calcium Butyrate be stored and handled?

A: Store it in tightly closed, moisture-protective containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Supplier recommendations may include room-temperature sealed storage or refrigerated storage at 2-8 C, so follow the current SDS and site procedures.

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