Magnesium butyrate

Product Details

Off-white granular powder

• Product ID : 100BU23

• CAS : 556-45-6

• Molecular formula : C8H14MgO4

• Molecular mass : 198.5g/mol

• MP : >300°C

Magnesium butyrate is a salt of magnesium and n-butyric (n-butanoic) acid. On one hand, magnesium plays an important role in regulating the body’s response to stress. Studies link low magnesium intake with a higher risk for depression. Butyric acid is a short chain (C4) alkanoate with several industrial and pharmaceutical uses. One of the major applications of butyrate is in agro-industries as a feed supplement to improve animal health. Magnesium butyrate also retard bacterial growth, and thus protect cosmetic products from spoilage. Other common uses include:

• Preservative

• Feed additive

• Organic magnesium source

• catalyst

• Detox agent

• Mold inhibitor