Butanol

Butanol is a higher alcohol with a 4 carbon atom structure and a general formula of C4H10O. There are 4 different isomeric structures for butanol:

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butan-1-ol CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-OH

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butan-2-ol CH3-CH2-CH(OH)-CH3

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sec-butanol CH3-CH-CH3

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Butanol sees use as a solvent for a wide variety of chemical and textile processes, as a paint thinner, as well as a component of hydraulic and brake fluids. It is also used as a base for perfumes, but on its own has a highly alcoholic aroma.

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