1-Butanol
1-Butanol, also known as n-butanol or butyl alcohol, is a primary alcohol with a 4-carbon structure and the chemical formula C4H9OH. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in water and has a characteristic banana-like odor. 1-Butanol occurs naturally as a minor product of the ethanol fermentation of sugars and other saccharides and is present in many foods and drinks. It is also used in a wide range of consumer products.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- 1-Butanol is used as a solvent for paints, coatings, natural resins, gums, synthetic resins, dyes, alkaloids, and camphor.
- It is also used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and as a base for perfumes.
- In addition, 1-butanol has industrial applications, such as in the production of plasticizers and brake fluids.
- 1-Butanol has been proposed as a substitute for diesel fuel and gasoline.
- It is a natural component of many alcoholic beverages, albeit in low and variable concentrations.
- Many plasticizers are based on butyl esters, e.g., dibutyl phthalate. The monomer butyl acrylate is used to produce polymers. It is the precursor to n-butylamines.
SIMILAR NAME
- n-Butanol / Butan-1-ol / n-Butyl alcohol / n-Butyl hydroxide / n-Propylcarbinol / n-Propylmethanol / 1-Hydroxybutane / Methylolpropane / Normal Butanol.
PACKING
160 Kgs Drum