Butanol
n-Butanol (also known as normal butanol and n-butyl alcohol) is a primary alcohol with a molecular formula of C4H10O. It is a colourless liquid of medium volatility and a characteristic banana-like odour. n-Butanol has limited miscibility in water; however, it is easily soluble in regular solvents such as ethers, alcohol, glycols and hydrocarbons. This solvent is very flammable, with a flashpoint of around 35° C.
Properties Of Butanol
- Cas Number: 71-36-3
- Flashpoint (closed cup): 29 °C
- Chemical Formula: C4H10O
- Molecular Weight: 74.12 g/mol
- Melting Point: -90 °C
- Boiling Point:117 °C
Benefits of Butanol
- -Butanol can be used as a chemical intermediate to create other chemicals (e.g., esters, n-butyl acetate, and amino resins); alternatively, it can be used as a solvent in the creation of consumer products
- N-butanol is used as a solvent for paints, coatings, varnishes, fats, oils, waxes, rubber, and plasticizers.
- Other uses include coating fabric in the textiles industry, as a cleaning or polishing agent, gasoline, brake fluid and in consumer products such as make-up, nail products, hygiene products and shaving products in the cosmetic industry.
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