Sodium Butyrate is available in white free flowing powder soluble in water. It is used in pharmaceutical drugs to improve passive absorption of water in the colon. Also improves cognitive function in Schizophrenia. Another use is feed additives to prevent colon cancer in animals, and many more.
Molecular Formula – CH3CH2CH2COONa
Molecular Weight – 110.09 gm/mol
CAS No – 156-54-7
Shelf Life – 36 months
Additional Info – 1. Avilable as powder & coated (different %)
2. Available as USP, food grade, feed grade
3. Documents available
HSN Code – 2915.6010
Packing Size – 20/25 kg in HDPE bag/drum
Storage Condition – Keep Well Closed, protected against light, dry and at room temperature
Sl. No. | PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION |
1. | Description | White free flowing powder, with occasional friable lump, odour characteristic. |
2. | Solubility | Soluble in water |
3. | Identification | Positive for Sodium & Butyric Acid. |
4. | pH (of 10% solution in water) | 7.0 – 11.0 |
5. | Heavy Metals (as Lead) | NMT 10 ppm |
6. | Arsenic | NMT 3 ppm |
7. | LOD (at 105°C till constant weight) | NMT 3.0% w/w |
8. | Assay (On Dried Basis) | 98.0% w/w – 101.0% w/w |
Category | Description |
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Veterinary |
It is used as supplement which are mainly for veterinary purposes. |