n-Butanol

n-Butanol, also known as 1-butanol, is a primary alcohol with the chemical formula C4H10O. It is widely used as a solvent in the coatings industry and as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. Key applications include its use in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquers, and paints, as well as in the pharmaceutical and automotive industries. Notably, n-Butanol has good solvency power, low volatility, and is miscible with water and many organic solvents.