A short chain fatty acid shown to be an inhibitor of histone deacetylase (HDAC). Induce apoptosis in colon carcinoma cell lines in a p53-independent pathway. Inhibits c-myc splicing and inteferes with signal transduction processes, including the release of Ca2+ from intracellular stores. Downregulates the activity of serine/threonine protease kinase casein kinase II in HT29 cells.||Applications:|Suitable for use as a histone deacetylase inhibitor.||Recommended Dilutions:|Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.||Synonyms|Butanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Butyric acid Sodium Salt; Adimix; Butyrate Sodium; Gustor XXI B 70; Sodium Butanoate; ||CAS Number:|156-54-7||Molecular Formula:|C₄H₇NaO₂||Molecular Weight:|110.09||Appearance:|Supplied as a white to off-white powder||Purity:|≥99%||Loss on Drying:|≤5%||Melting Point:|251-252ºC||Storage Stability:|May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Light sensitive. Store under inert atmosphere.