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Description

N-BUTYL ALCOHOL · CAS 35296-72-1 · C4H10O. UNII 8PJ61P6TS3. Boiling Point: 243.9 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 117.7; Boiling Point: 117.6 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	35296-72-1
PubChem CID	263
Molecular formula	C4H10O
IUPAC name	butan-1-ol
UNII (FDA)	8PJ61P6TS3
FEMA number	2178
JECFA number	85

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	74.12
XLogP3	0.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Exact Mass	74.073164938
Monoisotopic Mass	74.073164938
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	5
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	243.9 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	117.7
Boiling Point	117.6 °C
Boiling Point	117 °C
Boiling Point	117.7 °C
Boiling Point	243 °F
Boiling Point	117.73 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	-129 °F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point	-89.8
Melting Point	-88.6 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• N-butyl alcohol is a colorless liquid. Used in organic chemical synthesis, plasticizers, detergents, etc.
• Liquid; CBI
• Colorless liquid with a strong, characteristic, mildly alcoholic odor; [NIOSH]
• Liquid
• COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
• colourless, mobile liquid/vinous odour

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives -> EXTRACTION_SOLVENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit
GHS notification summary	0.2% (13 / 6636)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.2% (13 / 6636)
Reported hazard statements	H226, H302, H315, H318, H335, H336, H319, H372

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: n-Butyl Alcohol
• Used as a solvent and chemical intermediate; [ACGIH]
• Semiconductor Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
• Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]
• ... is employed as a solvent for paints, lacquers & varnishes, natural & synthetic resins, gums, vegetable oils, dyes & alkaloids. It is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals & chemicals, & employed in industries producing artificial leather, textiles, safety glass, rubber cement, shellac, raincoats, photographic films & perfumes.
• BA is used primarily as an industrial intermediate in the production of ethers and butyl ether acetates, pharmaceuticals, polymers and plastics. BA is used to a lesser extent as a solvent, reactant/diluent and component in consumer (nail polish formulations, rubber cement and safety glass) and industrial products.

Synonyms

1-butanol; Butan-1-ol; n-butanol; 71-36-3; Butyl alcohol; n-butyl alcohol; Propylcarbinol; 1-hydroxybutane; Butyl hydroxide; Methylolpropane; Propylmethanol; Butyric alcohol; Hemostyp; n-Butan-1-ol; 1-Butyl alcohol; Butanolen

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of N-BUTYL ALCOHOL?

CAS 35296-72-1; molecular formula C4H10O; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is N-BUTYL ALCOHOL known by?

1-butanol, Butan-1-ol, n-butanol, 71-36-3, Butyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol.

What is the regulatory status of N-BUTYL ALCOHOL?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is N-BUTYL ALCOHOL classified as hazardous?

0.2% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (13 of 6636).

What are the key physical properties of N-BUTYL ALCOHOL?

Boiling Point: 243.9 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 117.7; Boiling Point: 117.6 °C; Boiling Point: 117 °C.

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