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N-Butanol

N-Butanol is a primary alcohol with a 4-carbon structure and the molecular formula of C4H10O.

N-butanol is a colourless liquid of medium volatility and has a typical banana-like odour. It only has limited miscibility in water, however is easily soluble in regular solvents such as ethers, glycols, alcohol and hydrocarbons.

N-butanol is very flammable

CAS N°71-36-3

Formula: C4H10O

Typical Properties

Property Typical value
Appearance As per productClear colorless
Specific Gravity @ 20/20°C 0.810-0.812
Color Pt/Co max (APHA ) 10
Acidity as Acetic Acid, % by mass, max (% wt) 0.005
Chromatographic purity as
N-Butanol Area basis , min (%)		 99.5
Iso Butanol Max (%) 0.100
Distillation:
IBP Min (°C ) 116°C
DP Max (°C ) 118°C
Non Volatile matter max (%wt) 0.005
Iron Max (%wt) 0.3
Water Content max (%wt) 0.10