N-butanol, also known as 1-butanol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula c4h10o. It is a colorless transparent liquid, slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether and other organic solvents. It is mainly used in the preparation of esters, plastic plasticizers, medicine, paint spraying, and can also be used as a solvent.

Basic information

N-butanol Application

1.N-Butyl Alcohol can be used to produce butyl acetate,dibutyl phthalate,phosphoric acid plasticizers,melamine resin,acrylic acid,and can be used as chromatographic analysis reagent.

2.N-butyl alcohol can be used in organic synthesis, etc

3.N-Butyl alcohol can be used as the intermediate of herbicide 2,4-dibutyl, butachlor, fenflurazol (wenzade) and fenflurazol.

4.N-Butyl alcohol canbe used as a food flavor allowed to be used according to the hygienic standard for the use of food additives in China.

5.N-Butyl alcohol can be mainly used to prepare banana, cream, whisky, cheese and other edible essence. 

6.N-Butyl alcohol can be also used as extraction solvent and pigment diluent.

7.N-butyl alcohol can be mainly used to manufacture n-butyl ester plasticizers of phthalic acid, aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and phosphoric acid, which are widely used in various plastic and rubber products.

8.N-Butyl alcohol can be as an extractant of oils, drugs (such as antibiotics, hormones and vitamins) and spices, and an additive of alkyd resin coatings.

9.N-butyl alcohol can also be used as solvent and dewaxing agent for organic dyes and printing inks.

Packaging and Storage

It can be packed in clean and dry railway tank cars or galvanized iron drums, with a net weight of 150kg per drum. The packaging container should be tightly sealed. It should be stored in a dry and ventilated warehouse, the temperature should not exceed 35℃, and it should be kept away from fire sources, flammable substances, oxidants and acids. This product can be transported by car or train. Follow the regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods.