n-Butanol
Technical Data Sheet
March 1998
Product Specifications Value Test Method
Formula:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4H10O
Molecular Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . 74.1 Assay, wt. % minimum 99.8 GLC
Product Number: . . . . . . . . . 526220 Isobutanol, wt. % maximum
CAS Registry Number: . . . . 71-36-3 n-Butanol, wt. % maximum
Butyraldehyde, wt. % maximum
CH3(CH2)3OH Water, wt. % maximum 0.05 ASTM D1364
Acidity, as acetic acid, % maximum 0.003 ASTM D1613
Color, Pt-Co units, maximum 5 ASTM D1209
Physical Properties
Specific gravity @ 20/20掳C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.810 鈥? 0.813
Distillation Range @ 760 mm Hg, 掳C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 鈥? 118
Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clear and colorless
鈥? solubilizer in the textile industry,
Description Applications
e.g. additive in spinning baths or
n-Butanol is a clear, mobile, neutral A large part of the n-Butanol pro-
carrier for coloring plastics
liquid with a characteristic odor. It is duced is converted into derivatives
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miscible with all common solvents, additive in deicing fluids
(primarily esters) for use as solvents in
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e.g., alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, the coatings industry. n-Butanol is an gasoline additive (antiicing)
ethers, glycols, and aromatic and ali- eminently suitable solvent for acid-cur-
鈥? mobile phase in paper and thin-
phatic hydrocarbons, but is only able lacquers and baking finishes
layer chromatography
sparingly soluble in water. derived from urea (Plastopal), mela-
鈥? humectant for cellulose nitrate
mine (Luwipal), or phenolic resins.
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Safety feedstock for the production of gly-
Some butyl esters of dicarboxylic ac-
col ethers (in reactions with
n-Butanol may irritate the skin, eyes ids, phthalic anhydride, and acrylic
ethylene or propylene oxide)
and mucous membranes. Inhalation of acid are established plasticizers for
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vapors or mists may cause a narcotic starting material for various butyl
plastics, rubber mixes, and disper-
effect. Harmful effects on the liver and monocarboxylates, e.g. butyl ace-
sions. The most important are dibutyl
kidneys have been observed in experi- tate and butyl butyrate, that are
phthalate (DBP), benzylbutyl phtha-
ments on animals. widely used as solvents.
late (BBP), and butyl acrylate. Dibutyl
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sebacate (DBS) and dibutyl azelate
Always refer to the Material Safety feedstock for the production of flota-
(DBZ) are of subordinate importance.
Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed infor- tion aids, e.g. butyl xanthate
mation on safety. The corresponding adipate is too vola-
Packaging
tile to be a plasticizer and is therefore
Available in bulk quantities only.
of no practical significance in these
applications.
(continued on reverse side)
The applications in which normal
butane can be used are as follows:
鈥? solvent for dyes, e.g. in printing inks
鈥? extractant in the production of
drugs and natural substances such
as antibiotics, hormones, vitamins,
alkaloids and camphor
鈥? additive in polishes and cleaners,
e.g. floor cleaners and stain
removers
Industrial Organics
IMPORTANT: While the descriptions, de-
Storage & Handling
signs, data and information contained
n-Butanol can be stored in tanks of herein are presented in good faith and be-
normal carbon steel (e.g. A 283 lieved to be accurate, it is provided for
grade). In this case, however, steps your guidance only. Because many factors
must be taken to exclude moisture may affect processing or application/use,
from the atmosphere, as otherwise the we recommend that you make tests to de-
product quality may be impaired (in- termine the suitability of a product for your
particular purpose prior to use. NO WAR-
crease in moisture content; and
RANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
discoloration by rust).
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
n-Butanol can corrode aluminum at tem- OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
peratures above 60掳C. Consequently, it A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE RE-
should never be stored, except at low GARDING PRODUCTS DESCRIBED OR
temperatures, in tanks constructed from DESIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION SET
FORTH, OR THAT THE PRODUCTS, DE-
aluminum and its alloys.
SIGNS, DATA OR INFORMATION MAY BE
If severe demands are imposed on the USED WITHOUT INFRINGING THE INTEL-
quality of the n-Butanol, we recom- LECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF
mend that it be stored in stainless steel OTHERS. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DE-
(e.g. 18Cr 9Ni) tanks. Drums contain- SCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, DATA OR
ing the product should be kept tightly DESIGNS PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A
closed in a well-ventilated space. PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF SALE. Further, you expressly under-
Always refer to the Material Safety stand and agree that the descriptions,
Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed infor- designs, data and information furnished by
mation on handling and disposal. BASF hereunder are given gratis and
BASF assumes no obligation or liability for
the description, designs, data and informa-
tion given or results obtained, all such
being given and accepted at your risk.
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