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Sodium butyrate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Decreases calcium release from intracellular stores. Inhibits histone deacetylase.Sodium butyrate is used in the treatment of human spinal muscular atrophy patients. Further, it is used in the determination of the role of histone acetylation in chromatin structure and function.
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Decreases calcium release from intracellular stores. Inhibits histone deacetylase.Sodium butyrate is used in the treatment of human spinal muscular atrophy patients. Further, it is used in the determination of the role of histone ac
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >300°C |
Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)2CO2Na |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 3629439 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide and ethanol. Insoluble in ether. |
IUPAC Name | sodium butanoate |
Formula Weight | 110.09 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Sodium butyrate |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium butyrate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Butanoic acid, sodium salt
RUO – Research Use Only
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