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Butyric acid

Chemical compound
Butyric acid, also known under the systematic name butanoic acid, is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CH₃CH₂CH₂CO₂H. It is an oily, colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor. Isobutyric acid is an isomer. Salts and... Wikipedia
Formula: C4H8O2
Molar mass: 88.11 g/mol
IUPAC ID: Butanoic acid
Boiling point: 326.3°F (163.5°C)
Density: 960 kg/m³
Empirical formula: C 2 H 4 O
Classification: carboxylic acid, short-chain fatty acids, HDAC inhibitors