Butanol
Product Information
CAS Number
71-36-3
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Other Names
n-BUTYL ALCOHOL
Proryl carbinol
Butyl Alcohol Mixed Isomers
Phosphorodithioate Salt Mixture
1-Hydroxybutane
n-Butanol
Mixed Butanols
Butyl alcohol
Butyric alcohol
1-Butanol
Butanol
About Butanol
Butanol (C₄H₁₀O) is an alcohol with a four-carbon chain, which can exist in several isomeric forms, such as n-butanol and isobutanol. It is a moderately hydrophobic alcohol that can serve as a solvent.
Form: Butanol typically comes as a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic alcohol odor.
Common use-cases: Butanol is commonly used as a solvent in paints, coatings, varnishes, and adhesives. In the chemical industry, it serves as a precursor to various plasticizers and other compounds. It is also utilized as a fuel additive and can be employed in the production of biofuels. Additionally, butanol is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a solvent or viscosity-decreasing agent.
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