Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1-Butanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L13171.AE
100 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1-Butanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L13171.AE
100 mL, Each
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Catalog number: L13171.AE
also known as L13171-AE
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
71-36-3
IUPAC Name
butan-1-ol
Molecular Formula
C4H10O
InChI Key
LRHPLDYGYMQRHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCO
Form
Liquid
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Refractive Index
1.3975-1.4005 @ 20?C

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals and halogens.
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    Safety and Handling


    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Flammable liquids
    Category 3
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 4
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 2
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
    Category 3
    Label Elements
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    Danger

    Hazard Statements

    H302 - Harmful if swallowed

    H315 - Causes skin irritation

    H318 - Causes serious eye damage

    H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

    H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness

    Physical Hazards

    H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor

    Precautionary Statements

    P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower

    P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician