Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+

Name: Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009121

About Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+

Butyric anhydride is an acylating agent (AR grade) carrying the CAS registry number 106-31-0 with a typical assay of ≥99%. With the molecular formula C8H14O3, it has a molar mass of 158.19 g/mol. The IUPAC name is butanoyl butanoate. It is also known as Butanoic anhydride or n-Butyric anhydride.

In its supplied form it is a clear colourless liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 201 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis, pharmaceutical synthesis, paints, coatings and inks and food and flavour applications. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and paints and coatings.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Butyric anhydride in 100 mL, 500 mL and 200 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Pharmaceutical synthesis
Paints, coatings & inks
Food & flavour applications
Cosmetics & personal care

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-009121
CAS Number	106-31-0
IUPAC name	butanoyl butanoate
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	158.19 g/mol
Exact mass	158.0943
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29159090
InChIKey	YHASWHZGWUONAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(=O)OC(=O)CCC
PubChem CID	7798

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear colourless liquid
Boiling point	201 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	43.4 Å²
UN number	UN 2739
Synonyms	Butanoic anhydride, n-Butyric anhydride, Butanoic acid, anhydride, Butyric acid anhydride, Butyryl oxide, n-Butyric acid anhydride, Butyric anhydride N, Anhydrid kyseliny maselne, n-Butanoic anhydride, Butanoic acid, 1,1'-anhydride, 4-02-00-00802 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), nButyric anhydride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 106-31-0

Synthesis

Butyric anhydride, 99%

CAS: 106-31-0
Formula: C₈H₁₄O₃
MW: 158.19 g/mol

VQ-009120

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+ is 106-31-0. It is also known as Butanoic anhydride, n-Butyric anhydride, Butanoic acid, anhydride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+?

Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+ has the molecular formula C8H14O3 and a molecular weight of 158.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is butanoyl butanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+ can I order?

We supply Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+ in AR (≥99%) grade, in 100 mL, 500 mL, 200 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Butyric anhydride, GR 99%+ is classified as hazardous (UN 2739), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.