Model No: JT00030

n-Butyl alcohol

n-Butyl alcohol, also known as 1-butanol, is a colorless liquid with a characteristic alcohol odor. It is miscible with organic solvents and partially soluble in water. Widely used as a solvent in coatings, inks, and adhesives, it also serves as an intermediate in chemical synthesis for plasticizers, esters, and pharmaceuticals. With a molecular formula of C₄H₁₀O, it boasts low volatility and good solvency, making it ideal for industrial formulations.
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1
Supply Ability :
100T / Week
Stock Time :
30Day
Country of Origin :
China
Quantity :
US $0.87 - US $1.10
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CAS NO.

71-36-3

Physical and chemical properties

Soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, and aqueous hydrogen sulphide solutions; slightly soluble in water.

Appearance Colourless transparent liquid
GradeIndustrial-grade
Odorsmells of alcohols
Applications

Used in the chemical industry for coatings, inks, cleaning agents, etc.

Density0.81 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
 
 

Main Applications

1. Solvent Applications

  • As a high-performance n-Butyl alcohol solvent, it is a recognized industrial partner in solvent applications. The superior solubility and stable properties of n-Butyl alcohol solvent make it indispensable for many industrial processes, offering consistent performance and broad applicability for enterprises seeking reliable solvent solutions.
  • Paints and Coatings: It acts as an excellent n-Butyl alcohol solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, epoxy paints and acrylic resin paints. This solvent enhances film levelling, prevents whitening, and improves coating gloss and smoothness. Many coating manufacturers prioritize it as the core solvent, relying on this high-quality n-Butyl alcohol solvent to ensure stable coating quality across industrial and decorative applications.
  • Inks and Printing: It is a vital component in gravure inks, flexographic inks and diluents, serving as a key n-Butyl alcohol solvent. This solvent regulates drying speed and enhances adhesion to plastic films and metal foils, ensuring clear prints and strong bonding. It provides consistent, reliable performance for high-precision printing needs alongside n-Butyl alcohol solvent.
  • Resins and Polymers: n-Butyl alcohol functions as a high-efficiency n-Butyl alcohol solvent to dissolve or dilute acetic acid resins and urea-formaldehyde resins. As a key auxiliary in resin production, n-Butyl alcohol solvent ensures uniform dissolution and stable processing, with n-Butyl alcohol solvent further optimizing resin quality and production efficiency.

2. Chemical Intermediates

  • Beyond its role as n-Butyl alcohol solvent, n-Butyl alcohol is a critical chemical intermediate for high-value products. Even in synthesis scenarios, the stable properties of n-Butyl alcohol solvent (when used as a co-solvent) support reaction efficiency. Its versatile reactivity makes it essential for chemical synthesis, supporting diverse downstream production. Stable supply of high-purity n-Butyl alcohol, the base material of n-Butyl alcohol solvent, is key to ensuring synthesis quality and efficiency.
  • Butyl Acrylate and Butyl Methacrylate: n-Butyl alcohol reacts to produce these esters, core raw materials for acrylic resins, emulsions, adhesives and high-performance coatings—its primary consumption sector. High-purity n-Butyl alcohol ensures ester performance, offering superior reactivity and consistency for high-quality downstream products.
  • Butyraldehyde: n-Butyl alcohol converts to butyraldehyde via carbonyl synthesis, which produces octanol—a key plasticizer raw material for PVC. n-Butyl alcohol’s stable properties ensure efficient synthesis, making it indispensable for the PVC and plasticizer industry.
  • Butyl acetate: Synthesized from it, this excellent solvent (similar to n-Butyl alcohol solvent) has a slower evaporation rate, suitable for high-quality slow-drying coatings and inks. Its quality, which forms n-Butyl alcohol solvent, directly affects butyl acetate purity and performance.
  • Pharmaceuticals and Pesticides: It is a synthetic intermediate for antibiotics, vitamins, hormones and pesticides. Its high purity and stable properties ensure final product safety and efficacy, meeting strict industry standards.

3. Extraction Agents and Additives

  • n-Butyl alcohol excels as extraction agents and additives, expanding its application beyond n-Butyl alcohol solvent and intermediate uses. Even in these scenarios, the residual beneficial properties of n-Butyl alcohol solvent optimize product quality and process efficiency in precision industrial processes.
  • Extraction Agents: n-Butyl alcohol is used in petroleum refining and chemical industries for extracting and purifying organic compounds. Its selective solubility enables efficient separation, improving refined product purity and supporting high-purity specialty chemical production.
  • Additives: n-Butyl alcohol enhances diesel cold-filter performance, acts as a lubricant additive and is a brake fluid component. It improves low-temperature fuel reliability, boosts lubrication efficiency and ensures stable brake fluid performance.
  • Our n-Butyl alcohol products, including high-quality n-Butyl alcohol solvent, meet global standards with guaranteed purity and stability of n-Butyl alcohol solvent. We provide reliable supply and technical support for n-Butyl alcohol solvent, solvent, synthesis and additive applications. Contact us for n-Butyl alcohol solvent specifications, pricing and customized solutions!