1-Butanol is an industrial solvent that can be obtained either from petroleum feedstock or by biomass fermentation. Some of its characteristic properties include high energy content, low vapor pressure and a better capability to combine with gasoline. Synthesis of di-n-butyl ether (DBE) in a fixed-bed flow reactor via dehydration of 1-butanol in the presence of γ-alumina, zeolites, and Amberlyst ion-exchange resins has been investigated. Its thermophysical properties have been calculated. Formation of fatty acid butyl esters (FABE) via transesterification of rapeseed and jatropha oil with 1-butanol in the presence of acid catalyst has been studied under varying conditions.
Synonyms: n-Butanol; Butyl alcohol
Molecular Formula: C4H10O
Molecular Weight: 74.12
Linear Structural Formula: CH3(CH2)3OH
MDL Number: MFCD00002964
Purity: 99.9%
Melting Point: -90 C (lit.)
Density: 0.81 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.399 (lit.)
Application: 1-Butanol may be used for the esterification of lactic acid in the presence of lipase from Candida antarctica and hexane solvent.
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Material category: Solvents
Material Group 1: Performance Grade Solvents
Material Group 2: Reagent Grade Solvents
GHS pictograms: GHS02;GHS07;GHS05
Signal Words: Danger
H Statements: H302;H315;H318;H335;H336;H226
P Statements: P260;P210;P243;P280;P301 + P330 + P331;P304 + P340;P305 + P351 + P338;P308 + P313
Storage condition: Room Temperature
Shipment condition: Room Temperature
C.A.S. Number 1: 71-36-3
C.A.S. Number 1 Percentage: 100.0000 %