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General Purpose Solvents

n-BUTANOL AR

RA000177 CAS 71-36-3 AR

Identity

Product code
RA000177
CAS number
71-36-3
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C4H10O
Molecular weight
74.12

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Final boiling point [°C] 118 °C °C
Evaporation rate 0.46 —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 5 hPa hPa
Vapour density 2.56 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.81 g/cm3 g/cm3
Relative density, gas (air=1) 0.81 —
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 11.20 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.40 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Strong characteristic, mildly alcoholic odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -90 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 343 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 35 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 116 - 118 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 116 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear colorless liquid — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.399 - 1.400 — —
Insoluble matter in water Passes test — —
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 0.808 - 0.810 g g —
Purity Min 99.5 % % GC
Water Max 0.1 % % —
Titrable acid Max 0.0008 meq/g meq/g —
Non-volatile matter Max 0.003 % % —
Aldehydes and ketones Max 0.015 % % —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0001 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0002 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0001 % % —

4 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000177-PK-25L
500 mL RA000177-PK-500ML
1 L RA000177-PK-1L
200 L RA000177-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000177-PK-2.5L