Oxo alcohols
N-butanol
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | N-butanol is used in the organic syntheses (acrylates and methacrylates), in the production of plasticisers, amino resins and varnishes. Also, it is a perfect solvent and diluent in the paints and varnishes industries. |
| BRAND | ZAK S.A. |
| CATEGORY | Oxo alcohols |
TRADE NAME: n-butanol CAS 71-36-3 CHEMICAL NAMES: n-butanol, NBA, n-butyl alcohol, butan-1-ol CHEMICAL SYMBOL: CH3CH2CH2CH2OH CN: 2905 13 00 PROPERTIES N-butanol is a colourless transparent liquid with the characteristic odour. PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION N-butanol is reckoned among hazardous materials according to RID/ADR regulations.
USES N-butanol is used in the organic syntheses (acrylates and methacrylates), in the production of plasticisers, amino resins and varnishes. Also, it is a perfect solvent and diluent in the paints and varnishes industries. |
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QUALITY SPECIFICATION
| Parameter | Unit | Value | Methods |
| N-butanol, not less than | % m/m | 99.8 | ZAK’s own method |
| Colour, not more than Pt/Co scale | APHA | 5 | ISO 6271 |
| Density at 20°C, within | g/cm3 | 0.810 - 0.812 | by aerometer |
| Acids expressed as acetic acid, not more than | % m/m | 0.005 | ASTM D 1613 |
| Aldehydes expressed as butyraldehyde, not more than | % m/m | 0.05 | BS 4583 |
| Water content, not more than | % m/m | 0.05 | ISO 760 |
