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