n-Butanol is a primary alcohol used as a solvent in paints, coatings and varnishes. It is also an intermediate for butyl acrylate and glycol ethers. In chromatography, it serves as a mobile-phase modifier. Further solvent applications include natural and synthetic resins, gums, vegetable oils, dyes and alkaloids. The material is a colourless liquid. Recorded packaging formats include 170 kg steel drums, 1000 L IBC and bulk tanker.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C4H10O
- Grades
- industrialHPLCreagentACShigh-purity
- Packaging
- 170 kg steel drum · 1000 L IBC · bulk tanker
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid
- Synonyms
- NBA · 1-butanol · n-butyl alcohol · butan-1-ol · butyl alcohol · Butanol
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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