Methyl Butyrate [Standard Material for GC] TCI S0302

TCI S0302 Methyl Butyrate [Standard Material for GC] is the methyl ester of butyric acid, prepared specifically as a standard material for gas chromatography. In analytical laboratories it serves as a reference for identifying peaks by retention time, calibrating detector response, and verifying GC system performance. Methyl butyrate is also known as a short-chain fatty acid methyl ester, so it often appears in fatty acid composition analysis, especially in samples that contain short-chain fatty acids such as milk fat. A well-defined standard helps analysts confirm that test results are correct and traceable.

Analysts choose this material because it is a simple, volatile ester that gives sharp peaks in gas chromatography, which makes it well suited to column and injector checks. The "Standard Material for GC" designation shows that it is intended for chromatographic work, so analysts can rely on it as a comparison reference in routine tasks. Its distinctive fruit-like aroma also makes it an important compound in aroma and flavor analysis, where it helps confirm the identity of volatile ester components in complex sample profiles.

In Indonesian laboratories, this standard is commonly used in food and dairy testing facilities, quality control laboratories in the flavor and fragrance industry, and university research groups that run gas chromatography. The 5 mL pack size matches typical reference standard use, where small amounts are consumed for each calibration or system check. It suits laboratories that run routine fatty acid methyl ester analyses, method validation, and periodic instrument performance checks under a structured quality system.

• Peak identification by retention time: methyl butyrate gives a sharp, well-defined peak, so analysts can confirm where it elutes on their column and identify the matching component in real samples with confidence.
• Detector response calibration: as a defined GC standard, it gives a consistent reference signal for building calibration curves and checking that detector response stays stable between analytical runs.
• Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) analysis: as a short-chain fatty acid methyl ester, it helps identify and quantify short-chain components in samples such as milk fat, where these acids matter in composition profiles.
• GC system performance verification: its volatility and simple ester structure make it useful for routine column and injector checks, helping analysts spot peak broadening, tailing, or retention shifts early.
• Aroma and flavor analysis: its characteristic fruit-like aroma makes it a relevant reference compound for identifying volatile esters in flavor, fragrance, and food aroma profiling work.

• Product code: S0302

Keep methyl butyrate in its original, tightly closed container to limit evaporation and contamination, because it is volatile. Store it in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents, and follow the storage conditions on the TCI label and safety data sheet. Use clean glass syringes or pipettes when taking aliquots, and never return unused material to the original container. Handle it in a fume hood or well-ventilated area while wearing safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, and a lab coat. Record opening dates and usage so that the standard stays traceable for quality control work.

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