Sodium butyrate
Also known as: Butyric acid sodium salt, Sodium butanoate, Butyrate sodium salt, Na butyrate, N-BUTYRIC ACID SODIUM SALT, SODIUM BUTANOATE, SODIUM N-BUTYLATE, SODIUMBUTYRATE,USP, Natriumbutyrat, butyratesodium, sodium n-butyrate, MFCD00002816, EINECS 205-857-6
Sodium butyrate (CAS 156-54-7) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H7NaO2 and a molecular weight of 110.087 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 250-253 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 164.3ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.987g/cm3 and a flash point of 69.7ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 156-54-7
- Jingsj CID
- J-32680-9
- Molecular Formula
- C4H7NaO2
- Molecular Weight
- 110.087 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 250-253 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 164.3ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.987g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 69.7ºC |
| Exact Mass | 110.034370 |
| PSA | 40.13000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.35mmHg at 25°C |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong acids. |
| Additional Property | soluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | HDAC |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Huang W, et al. Inhibition of store-operated Ca2+ entry counteracts the apoptosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells induced by sodium butyrate. Oncol Lett. 2017 Feb;13(2):921-929 [2]. Jaworska J, et al. The potential neuroprotective role of a histone deacetylase inhibitor, sodium butyrate, after neonatal hypoxia-ischemia. J Neuroinflammation. 2017 Feb 10;14(1):34 [3]. Qiu Y, et al. Effect of sodium butyrate on cell proliferation and cell cycle in porcine intestinal epithelial (IPEC-J2) cells. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim. 2017 Jan 27 [4]. Jung HY, et al. Sirtuin-2 inhibition affects hippocampal functions and sodium butyrate ameliorates the reduction in novel object memory, cell proliferation, and neuroblast differentiation. Lab Anim Res. 2016 Dec;32(4):224-230 [5]. Wang P, et al. Sodium butyrate triggers a functional elongation of microglial process via Akt-small RhoGTPase activation and HDACs inhibition. Neurobiol Dis. 2017 Dec 14;111:12-25. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915600000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915600000 butanoic acids and pentanoic acids and their salts and esters VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Sodium butyrate?
The CAS number of Sodium butyrate is 156-54-7.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium butyrate?
Sodium butyrate has molecular formula C4H7NaO2 and molecular weight 110.087 g/mol.
Is Sodium butyrate hazardous?
Sodium butyrate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Sodium butyrate?
For Sodium butyrate, Upstream Products: DL-Serine, Propionyl chloride, Butyryl chloride; Downstream Products: Chloromethyl butyrate, 1-Monobutyrin, 1-Butanol.
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