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1-Butanol (CAS 71-36-3)

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CAS Number:
71-36-3
Molecular Weight:
74.12
Molecular Formula:
C4H10O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1-Butanol is utilized in research applications involving organic synthesis and as a solvent due to its effectiveness in dissolving both hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances. In the field of materials science, it is often used in the preparation of other chemicals or as a solvent in the study of polymers and paints. Additionally, 1-Butanol plays a role in studies of biochemical fuel cells, where it may serve as a substrate for enzymatic reactions leading to energy production. In environmental research, it is sometimes used to investigate the biodegradation of organic compounds. Moreover, 1-Butanol is involved in chromatographic methods for analyzing various organic mixtures, where it can act as a mobile phase component to help separate compounds based on their physical and chemical properties.


1-Butanol (CAS 71-36-3) References

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1-Butanol, 500 ml

sc-500489
500 ml
$79.00