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bu·ta·nol

(byo͞o′tə-nôl′, -nōl′, nŏl′)

Either of two isomeric alcohols, C₄H₁₀O, derived from butane and used as solvents and in organic synthesis. Also called butyl alcohol.

[butan(e) + -ol.]

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butanol

(ˈbjuːtəˌnɒl)

(Elements & Compounds) a colourless substance existing in four isomeric forms. The three liquid isomers are used as solvents for resins, lacquers, etc, and in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C4H9OH. Also called: butyl alcohol

[C19: from butan(e) + -ol¹]

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bu′tyl al′cohol

any of four flammable isomeric liquid alcohols having the formula C₄H₉OH, used as solvents and in organic synthesis. Also called butanol.

[1865–70]

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butanol - a flammable alcohol derived from butanes and used for solvents

butyl alcohol

alcohol - any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation

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The second phase consists of plants for: 110,000 t/y of ethylene glycol; 10,000 t/y of ethylene oxide; 150,000 t/y of di-ethyl hexanol; 5,700 t/y of iso-butanol; 5,000 t/y of normal butanol; and 30,000 t/y of ethanol amine.