Properties of Butan-1-Ol
Chemical formula |
C4H10O (or) C4H9OH |
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IUPAC name |
Butan-1-Ol |
Molecular weight/Molar mass |
74.123 g/mol |
Appearance |
Colourless, refractive liquid |
Odor |
harsh, mildly alcoholic, sweet, and banana-like odour |
Boiling point |
117.7 °C |
Melting point |
−89.8 °C |
Density |
0.81 g/cm3 |
Solubility |
Easily soluble in acetone and miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether |
Acidity (pKa) |
16.10 |
Refractive index |
1.3993 (20 °C) |
Dipole moment |
1.66 D |
Butan-1-Ol Formula
Butan-1-Ol is also termed 1-Butanol or n-butanol or n-butyl alcohol. It is a primary alcohol with the chemical formula C4H9OH that has a four-carbon structure. It has a linear structure with four carbon atoms, ten hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. n-Butanol occurs naturally as a minor byproduct of the fermentation of sugars and carbohydrates. It is also present in many foods and drinks. Isobutanol, butan-2-ol, and tert-butanol are the isomers of butan-1-ol. It is a colourless and refractive liquid that has a harsh, mildly alcoholic, sweet, and banana-like odour. Small amounts of Butan-1-ol are produced in humans by gut microbes. It is used in organic chemical synthesis, plasticizers, detergents, etc.