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Oltchim N-Butanol

N-Butanol is a clear, colorless liquid, with a characteristic odor. N-butanol is incompatible with strong oxidizers (permanganates, perhydrol). It reacts with strong mineral acids.

Chemical Name: n-Butanol

CAS Number: 71-36-3

Synonyms: 1-Butanol, 1-Butyl Alcohol, 1-Hydroxybutane, Butyl Alcohol, Butyl Hydroxide, Methylolpropane, N-Butan-1-ol, N-Butanol, Propylcarbinol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
71-36-3
EC No.
200-751-6

Applications & Uses

Base Chemicals End Uses
Coating Type
Main Applications
  • Plastic materials and rubber industries;
  • Solvent in the industry of nitro-cellulose and alkyd resins based varnishes;
  • Solvent in synthetic leather manufacturing;
  • Solvent used in oils, drugs, perfumes extraction;
  • Raw material in production of hormones, vitamins;
  • In plasticizers industry (di-butyl phthalate);
  • Solvent for urea and phenol resin based varnishes, oven dried.

 

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acidity (CH3COOH)max. 0.0005%ASTM D 1613
Bioling Temperature117.5°C
Colormax. 10Hazen unitsSR ISO 2211
Density0.81g/cm3
Distillation range (95% vol.)116.0 - 118.5°CASTM D 1078
FlammabilityFlammable
Ignition Temperature34°C
N-butanolmin. 99%ILL-003/1-01-68
Water (Karl Fisher)max. 0.1%ASTM E 203

Safety & Health

Safety Consideration

N-Butanol is a toxic product.
Before handling and using of product, the personnel must be aware of the dangers implied.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

N-Butanol is packed in 20 or 40 tone steel tank cars, propriety of supplier or client.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Product in stored in covered, cold areas, away from fire or other sources of ignition.