|
Physical Properties |
|
|
Molecular
weight |
74.12 |
|
Boiling point |
117.5°C |
|
Vapor pressure |
4.4 Torr
at 20°C |
|
Freezing point |
-88.62°C |
|
Refractive
index |
1.3993 at
20°C |
|
Density |
0.8097 g/mL
(6.757 lb/gal) at 20°C |
| |
0.8060 g/mL
(6.726 lb/gal) at 25°C |
|
Dielectric
constant |
17.51 at
25°C |
|
Dipole moment |
1.75 D at
25°C |
|
Solvent group |
2 |
|
Polarity index
(P') |
3.9 |
|
Eluotropic
value on alumina |
0.7 |
|
Viscosity |
2.98 cP at
20°C |
|
Surface
tension |
24.57 dyn/cm
at 20°C |
|
Solubility in
water |
7.81% at
20°C |
|
Solubility of
water in n-butyl alcohol |
20.07% at
20°C |
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|
|
Regulatory and Safety Data |
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DOT Proper
Shipping Name |
Butanol |
|
DOT Hazard
Class |
3,
Flammable Liquid |
|
Packing Group |
II |
|
UN
Identification Number |
UN1120 |
| |
|
|
Storage |
Store in
an area designed for flammable storage, or in an approved metal cabinet
away from direct sunlight, heat and sources of ignition. |
| |
|
|
EPA applicable
waste code(s) |
U031,
F003, D001 |
|
Flash point |
98°F
(37°C) by closed cup |
|
Lower
explosive limit |
1.4% |
|
Upper
explosive limit |
11.2% |
|
Time Weighted
Average |
50 ppm
ACGIH |
