n-butanol

n-butanol

Basic Information

CAS No.: 71-36-3
Molecular Formula: C4H10O
Molecular Weight: 74.121

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N-butanol, also known as -butanol or tyrosol, is a straight-chain primary alcohol with the chemical formula C₄H₁₀O (structural formula CH₃(CH₂)₃OH) and a CAS number of 71-36-3. It is a colorless, transparent liquid with an odor similar to ethanol or fusel oil, and is flammable at room temperature. Its vapor is irritating to the respiratory tract


Chemical Properties

PropertyValue
Melting point-21 °C
Boiling point246-248 °C (lit.)
Density1.038 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Vapor density4 (vs air)
Vapor pressure0.01 mm Hg (20 °C)
Refractive indexn20/D 1.469 (lit.)
Flash point260 °F
Storage conditionStore below +30°C.
SolubilitySoluble in chloroform (slightly), methanol (slightly)
Acid dissociation constant (pKa)14.41±0.10 (Predicted)
FormLiquid
ColorClear colorless to pale yellow
OdorAmmonia-like
pH value11.5 (100g/l, H₂O, 20°C)
pH range (indicator)11.5 at 100 g/l at 20 °C
Explosive limit0.9-8.4%(V)
Water solubilityMISCIBLE
BRN1734441
StabilityStable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Cosmetic ingredient functionFILM FORMING
InChI1S/C5H13NO2/c1-6(2-4-7)3-5-8/h7-8H,2-5H2,1H3
InChIKeyCRVGTSFCCXCTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESN(CO)(CO)C(C)O
LogP-1.16 at 23°C
Surface tension33.5 mN/m at 303.15K
CAS database105-59-9 (CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST chemical substance informationMethyldiethanolamine (105-59-9)
EPA chemical substance informationN-Methyldiethanolamine (105-59-9)


ParameterValue
Safety DescriptionS7/9; S13; S16; S26; S36/37/39; S45; S46
Hazard SymbolXn
Risk PhrasesR10; R22; R37/38; R41; R67
Refractive Index1.3988
Saturated Vapor Pressure0.86 kPa (25 ℃)
Critical Temperature563.0 K
Critical Pressure4.43 MPa
Upper Explosion Limit (V/V)11.20%
Lower Explosion Limit (V/V)1.40%
Ignition Temperature343 ℃
SolubilityAt 20℃, the solubility of n-butanol in water is 7.7% (by weight), and the solubility of water in n-butanol is 20.1% (by weight). Soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.

Product Usage

N-butanol finds widespread applications in various fields such as chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, food, and even energy. Its extensive consumption in applications has garnered significant attention in industrial production and scientific research. As an important basic organic chemical raw material, n-butanol is primarily used in the production of plasticizers like dibutyl phthalate (DBP), butyl acetate, butyl acrylate, butyl methacrylate, among others. It is also commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

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