[L13171] CAS 71-36-3 | 1-Butanol, 99%

CAS : 71-36-3
UN# : UN1120
MDL : MFCD00002964
Hazard Class : 3
EINECS : 200-751-6
Packing Group : III

Other name :

n-Butyl alcohol

Chemical Properties

Formula : CH3(CH2)3OH
Formula weight : 74.12
Melting Point : -90 to -89°
Boiling Point : 117-118°
Flash point : 35°(95°F)
Density : 0.810
Refractive Index : 1.3990
Sensitivity : Ambient temperatures.
Solubility : Miscible with alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with water.

Applications

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.

Grade Specifications

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H318-H315-H226-H302-H335-H336Causes serious eye damage.Causes skin irritation.Flammable liquid and vapour.Harmful if swallowed.May cause respiratory irritation.May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statements : P210-P241-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501aKeep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other References :

Beilstein : 969148Merck : 14,1540
UN# : UN1120