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Butanol 99.4%

(5 customer reviews)

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Butanol, also known as butyl alcohol, is a type of alcohol with four carbon atoms in its molecular structure. There are four isomeric forms of butanol, which differ based on the location of the hydroxyl (-OH) group on the carbon chain. These isomers are:

  1. n-Butanol (1-butanol): The “n” stands for “normal,” indicating that the carbon chain is linear. It is often used as a solvent and in the production of plastics, coatings, and pharmaceuticals.
  2. Isobutanol (2-methyl-1-propanol): This isomer has a branched structure, with a methyl group (-CH3) attached to the second carbon atom. Isobutanol has applications as a solvent, in the production of various chemicals, and as a fuel additive.
  3. Sec-butanol (2-butanol): It has a branched structure, with the hydroxyl group attached to the second carbon atom. It’s used as a solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes and pharmaceuticals.
  4. Tert-butanol (2-methyl-2-propanol): This isomer is highly branched, with the hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom that is itself attached to three other carbon atoms. Tert-butanol is used primarily as a solvent and as a chemical intermediate.
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Uses of Butanol

Extraction Solvent:

Butanols are frequently used as extraction solvents in laboratory procedures to isolate and purify organic compounds from complex mixtures. They can efficiently dissolve a wide range of organic substances.

Reaction Solvent:

Butanols are used as reaction solvents in various organic synthesis reactions. They can serve as reaction media for a range of organic transformations, such as esterifications, oxidations, and reductions.

Chromatography:

Butanols can be used as mobile phase solvents in chromatographic techniques such as gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (LC). They aid in the separation and analysis of complex mixtures of compounds.

Extraction of Essential Oils:

Butanols are sometimes employed in the extraction of essential oils from plant materials. They can efficiently extract aromatic compounds from botanical sources, which are then used in perfumery, aromatherapy, and flavoring.

Preservation:

Butanols, particularly tert-butanol, are used as preservatives for biological samples in laboratories. They help prevent microbial growth and contamination in cell culture and molecular biology applications.

Cleaning Agent:

Butanols can be used as cleaning agents in laboratory settings due to their ability to dissolve various organic residues and contaminants from glassware, equipment, and surfaces.

Solvent in Spectroscopy:

Butanols are sometimes used as solvents for preparing samples for spectroscopic analysis, such as infrared spectroscopy (IR) or nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Reviews (5)

5 reviews for Butanol 99.4%

  1. Farhan

    I find butanol versatile for its use as a solvent, chemical intermediate, and fuel additive, contributing to various industrial applications.

  2. Charles gitau

    Industrial Solvent: Butanol is commonly used as a solvent for paints, coatings, varnishes, resins, and inks due to its effective ability to dissolve organic compounds.

  3. Rominki

    Excellent value

  4. Robert muh

    Masterpiece

  5. Daven Port

    Butanol is the best!

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