n-Butanol

Normal butanol is a 4-carbon, straight-chain alcohol. It is used as a solvent and as a raw material for coating resins, butyl acrylate, butyl acetates, glycol ethers, etc.
CAS: No. 71-36-3 (T)
EINECS: No. 200-751-6 Japan, Chemical Substances Control Law: METI-No. 2-3049
Japan, Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law: Not applicable.
Japan Fire Services Law: Hazardous material Class 4 Petroleums No.2 (non-water soluble liquid).

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Characteristics

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  1. 1.Normal butanol (NBA), also called normal butyl alcohol, is a 4-carbon, linear alcohol.
  2. 2.Normal butanol is almost insoluble in water, but is soluble in almost all organic solvents.

Our n-butanol has very low-level impurities and may be used as a raw material for a wide variety of chemicals.

Common Names Normal butanol, n-Butanol, Normal butyl alcohol, n-Butyl alcohol
Structure n-Butanol
CAS No. 71‐36‐3
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Odor Characteristic smell
Boiling Point (℃) 118
Formula CH3CH2CH2CH2OH
Molecular Weight 74.12

Applications

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Normal butanol is used as a raw material for coating resins, butyl carboxylates such as butyl acetate, butyl acrylate, and glycol ethers.
On the other hand, it is widely used as a solvent because many organic materials are soluble in it.

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