N-Butanol in Basic Chemistry useful information

Product Name : N-Butanol

Synonyms : N-butyl alcohol; 1-Butyl alcohol; Butanolen; Butanol; Butan-1-ol; 1-Butan-1-ol; Butyl hydroxide; 1-Hydroxybutane; Methylolpropane; Propylcarbinol; Propylmethanol; Butylowy alkohol; Butyric alcohol; Propylmethanol; Normal Butanol;

About the product : N-Butanol or normal butanol is a primary alcohol. It is a colourless liquid and has an alcohol-like odour. It occurs naturally as a product of fermentation of sugars and other carbohydrates and is commonly found in many foods and beverages. It is not completely soluble in water and is flammable. It is commonly used to manufacture coatings, cleaners, textiles, floor polishes, pharmaceuticals, hormones, vitamins etc. n-Butanol is primarily used as an industrial intermediate to manufacture butyl acetate 

Product Identification Features : 
CAS Number: 71-36-3
H.S. Code: 2905.13
Chemical formula: CH3 (CH2)3OH
Chemical Properties:
Melting point: -89 C
Boling point: 117- 118 C
Specific gravity: 0.810- 0.812
Solubility in water: 9ml/100ml
Vapour density: 2.6

Uses:

• Used as a solvent for paints and varnishes.
• Used an intermediate to produce pharmaceuticals.
• Used as a swelling agent in textiles.
• Used as an ingredient in perfumes.
• Used as solvent for extraction of essential oils.
• Used to manufacture polymers, herbicide esters and pyroxylin plastics.