n-Butanol
Industrial Applications
n-Butanol is widely used as a solvent and intermediate in industrial and commercial applications. It dissolves both hydrophilic and hydrophobic compounds, making it suitable for coatings, inks, adhesives, and chemical synthesis. n-Butanol is also employed in the production of plasticizers, resins, and other specialty chemicals. Its flammability and solvency make it a versatile choice in pharmaceutical, laboratory, and cleaning formulations.
Physical Properties
n-Butanol is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic alcohol odor. It has a moderate viscosity, is slightly soluble in water, and miscible with many organic solvents. The compound is chemically stable under normal conditions, requiring careful handling due to its flammability.
Grade
- Industrial
- USP-NF
- Solvent
Other Names
- Normal Butanol
- Butan-1-ol
- Butalcohol
- Butanol
- 1-Butanol
- Butyl Alcohol
- Butyl Hydrate
- Butylic Alcohol
- Butyralcohol
- Butyric Alcohol
- Butyryl Alcohol
- n-Butyl Alcohol
- 1-Hydroxybutane
- n-Propylcarbinol
- Biobutanol
- Petrobutanol
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- NBA
- BuOH
- n-BuOH
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