N-BUTYL ALCOHOL- ▸ Solvent: Solvent for paints, lacquers, varnishes, resins, and dyes.
- ▸ Chemical intermediate: Feedstock for butyl acetates, glycol ethers, and other butyl derivatives.
- ▸ Coatings: Solvent component in coating and lacquer formulations.
- ▸ Process solvent: Used in textiles, rubber cement, and manufacturing.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Butanol (CAS 71-36-3), n-butanol or butan-1-ol, is a primary saturated alcohol. It is used as a solvent for paints, lacquers, varnishes, natural and synthetic resins, gums, and dyes, and as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of butyl esters, ethers, and other chemicals. It also serves in coatings and as a process solvent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is butanol used for?
Butanol (n-butanol, CAS 71-36-3) is used as a solvent for paints, lacquers, varnishes, natural and synthetic resins, gums, and dyes, and as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of butyl esters, glycol ethers, and other butyl derivatives. It also serves as a process solvent in textiles, rubber cement, and manufacturing.
What is another name for butanol?
This grade is n-butanol, also called butan-1-ol or n-butyl alcohol (CAS 71-36-3, C4H10O). It is the primary, straight-chain isomer, distinct from 2-butanol, isobutanol, and tert-butanol.
Does butanol have a smell?
Yes, n-butanol has a characteristic alcohol/banana-like odor typical of primary alcohols. Handling and odor-threshold information is given in the SDS provided with each shipment.
What are the DOT/UN shipping classification for butanol?
n-Butanol ships under UN 1120 (n-butyl alcohol). The SDS and shipping documentation specify the proper packing group and labeling; confirm requirements for your mode of transport with your carrier.
How is bulk butanol supplied and priced?
RawSource supplies n-butanol in drums, totes/IBCs, and bulk for solvent and intermediate users. Pricing is quoted per order based on volume and packaging; request a bulk quote and a CoA and SDS are provided with shipment.