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1-Butanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
1-Butanol is used as a solvent for many organic reactions in pharmaceutical and chemical industry, as a solvent in coating industries and also used as a diluent/reactant in the manufacture of urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resins. It is used in the production of drugs, alkaloids, additive in floor cleaners, consumer products and stain removers. It is used as a mobile phase in paper and thin layer chromatography. It is also used as an alternative for gasoline and diesel fuels.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
1-Butanol is used as a solvent for many organic reactions in pharmaceutical and chemical industry, as a solvent in coating industries and also used as a diluent/reactant in the manufacture of urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resins. It is used in the production of drugs, alkaloids, additive in floor cleaners, consumer products and stain removers. It is used as a mobile phase in paper and thin layer chromatography. It is also used as an alternative for gasoline and diesel fuels.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals and halogens.
Specifications
pH
7
Melting Point
-90°C to -89°C
Density
0.81
Boiling Point
117°C to 118°C
Quantity
1000 mL
Flash Point
35°C (95°F)
Odor
Alcohol-like
Refractive Index
1.399
UN Number
UN1120
Beilstein
969148
Hazard Category
H226-H302-H315-H318-H335-H336
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H318-H226-H302-H335-H336-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P314-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: BUTANOLS
EINECSNumber
200-751-6
RTECSNumber
EO1400000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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