butyrate

American

[byoo-tuh-reyt] / ˈbju təˌreɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

a salt or ester of butyric acid.

butyrate British

/ ˈbjuːtɪˌreɪt /

noun

any salt or ester of butyric acid, containing the monovalent group C 3 H 7 COO- or ion C 3 H 7 COO ^–

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butyrate Scientific

/ byo̅o̅′tə-rāt′ /

A salt or ester of butyric acid, containing the radical C ₃ H ₇ CO.

Etymology

Origin of butyrate

First recorded in 1870–75; butyr(ic acid) + -ate ²

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"These findings suggest that IECs secrete some immunoregulatory factors after butyrate treatment, and these factors can act on T-cells."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026

The compound increased IL-10 production in T-cells and appeared to account for part of the immune-regulating activity generated by epithelial cells exposed to butyrate, Yu said.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026

Fiber reduces sugar absorption and is fermented into the compound butyrate, which maintains blood sugar and regulates appetite.

From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2024

A healthy microbiome normally produces neurotransmitters and metabolites, such as serotonin and butyrate, that influence mood and cognitive performance.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2024

The chief constituents of lavender oil are linalyl acetate, linalol, geraniol, and linalyl butyrate, while the English oil also contains a distinct amount of cineol.

From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by W. H. Simmons

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