2-Butanol is a colorless, flammable liquid commonly used as a solvent in industrial applications, in cleaning products, and in the manufacture of chemicals.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in the production of paints, coatings, and adhesives.
- Pharmaceuticals: Applied as a solvent in the production of pharmaceutical formulations.
- Cleaning Products: Used in household and industrial cleaners.
- Industrial Applications: Used in the production of butyl acrylate and as a solvent in various chemical processes.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
| Odor |
Mild, alcohol-like odor |
| Molecular Formula |
C4H10O |
| Molecular Weight |
74.12 g/mol |
| Boiling Point |
99.5 °C |
| Density |
0.81 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Miscible with water, alcohol, and most organic solvents |
| Flash Point |
11 °C |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but highly flammable and should be stored away from heat and open flames |