Physical Data

• ​Formula: C₄H₁₀O 
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• ​Appearance: Colorless liquid with a wine-like odor 
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• ​Boiling/Melting Points: 117.7°C / -89.0°C 
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• ​Density: 0.81 g/cm³ (20°C) 
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• ​Solubility: 7.7% in water; miscible with ethanol, ether 
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• ​Flash Point: 35–38°C (flammable) 
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​Chemical Data

• ​Reactivity:
  • Oxidizes to ​butyraldehyde or ​butyric acid 
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  • Forms ​butyl acetate via esterification 
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• ​Applications:
  • ​Solvent for paints, coatings, adhesives 
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  • ​Plasticizer precursor (e.g., dibutyl phthalate) 
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  • ​Biofuel additive with higher energy density than ethanol 
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• ​Toxicity: Low toxicity but irritates skin/mucous membranes