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Butyl Alcohol |
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Chemical formula
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C4H10OH
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Also
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n-butyl alcohol, n-butanol,
1-butanol
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Properties
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Mol.
Wt.
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74.14
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B.P.
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117.7°C
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Solubility
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It is soluble in water; and
miscible with alcohols, ether, and many organic solvents.
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Description |
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It is a colourless clear mobile liquid characterized by a penetrating vinous odour. |
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Uses |
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It is used in the preparation of esters and as a solvent for fats, waxes, resins, shellac, varnish, plasticizers and paints. It is used to manufacture rayon, detergents and other butyl compounds. It is a solvent in oral pharmaceutical products. |
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