Normal Butanol

Molecular Formula:C4H10O

Physical and Chemical Properties:

Physical state and Appearance

Liquid.

Color

Clear Colorless.

Boiling Point

86.7°C (188.1°F)

Melting Point

-87.1°C (-124.8°F)

Specific Gravity

1.4649 (Water = 1)

Vapor Pressure

58 mm of Hg (@ 20°C)

Vapor Density

4.53 (Air = 1)

Solubility

Easily soluble in methanol, diethyl ether, acetone. Very slightly soluble in cold water.

Density at 20°C, g/cm³

0.801--0.803

Mass fraction of isobutyl alcohol, %, min

99.3

Mass fraction of acids in acetic acid recalculation,%, max

0.003

Bromine number, g of brome/100 g of alcohol, max

0.02

Mass fraction of carbonyl compounds in butyric aldehyde recalculation,%, min

0.03

Mass fraction of non-volatile residue, %, max

0.0025

Mass fraction of water, %, max

0.1