Calcium butyrate (CAS 5743-36-2) is a thermally stable white powder widely used as an animal feed additive to support gut health and nutrient absorption. It also acts as a chemical intermediate for esters and finds application in specialty nutraceuticals and drug delivery systems.
Calcium Butyrate
Category:Nutrition Additives
CAS No.:5743-36-2
Product Grade: Food grade
Purity / Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula:C₈H₁₄CaO₄
Molecular Weight:214.27
EINECS No.:227-265-7
Synonym(s):Calcium Butyrate;Bisbutanoic acid calcium salt;Dibutyric acid calcium salt;BUTYRIC ACID CALCIUM SALT;Calcium dibutanoate
Calcium butyrate (CAS 5743-36-2) is a thermally stable white powder widely used as an animal feed additive to support gut health and nutrient absorption. It also acts as a chemical intermediate for esters and finds application in specialty nutraceuticals and drug delivery systems.
• Animal Feed Additive: It serves as a vital nutritional supplement in livestock and poultry farming, promoting gut mucosal development, enhancing intestinal immunity, and improving feed conversion rates.
• Human Nutraceuticals: Used in dietary supplements to support digestive health, it delivers butyric acid to the colon to maintain a balanced gut microbiome and relieve inflammatory bowel symptoms.
• Chemical Intermediate: It acts as a raw material in organic synthesis for manufacturing butyrate esters, flavors, and fragrances.
• Pharmaceutical Formulation: Applied in controlled-release drug delivery systems due to its excellent thermal stability and specific structural properties.
25kg/bag; 25kg/drum
CAS No.: 5743-36-2
Product Name: Calcium Butyrate
Purity / Assay:99%
Molecular Formula:C₈H₁₄CaO₄
Molecular Weight:214.27
EINECS No.:227-265-7
Synonym(s):Calcium Butyrate;Bisbutanoic acid calcium salt;Dibutyric acid calcium salt;BUTYRIC ACID CALCIUM SALT;Calcium dibutanoate
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