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1-Butanol (Cat No.: R022446), also known as n-butanol, is a four-carbon straight-chain primary alcohol with the chemical formula C₄H₁₀O. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a strong alcoholic odor and moderate water solubility. 1-Butanol is used as a solvent in coatings, resins, and inks, and as an intermediate in the production of butyl acrylate, butyl acetate, and plasticizers. It also serves as a potential biofuel due to its favorable energy content and compatibility with gasoline engines. Industrially, it is produced via hydroformylation or fermentation.
CAS Number | 71-36-3 |
Synonyms | Butyl Alcohol; 1-Butyl Alcohol; Butanol; Butyl Hydroxide; CCS 203; Hemostyp; Methylolpropane; NSC 62782; Propylcarbinol; n-Butanol; n-Butyl Alcohol |
Molecular Formula | C4H10O |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | -20°C |
IUPAC Name | butan-1-ol |
InChI | InChI=1S/C4H10O/c1-2-3-4-5/h5H,2-4H2,1H3 |
InChIKey | LRHPLDYGYMQRHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | CCCCO |
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