1-Butanol
About This Item
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3OH
CAS Number:
71-36-3
Molecular Weight:
74.12
General description
1-Butanol is a clear, colorless alcohol that can be used for the removal of ethidium bromide from DNA purified by CsCl gradient ultracentrifugation. It is also suitable for use in the concentration of dilute nucleic acid solutions by repeated extractions, thus improving recovery by ethanol precipitation.
Grade: Molecular Biology
Quality Segment: 100
Vapor Density: 2.55 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 5 (4 mmHg) at 20 °C hPa
Assay: ≥99%
Form: Liquid
Autoignition Temperature: 649 °F
Explosion Limit: 11.2%
Color: Colorless
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.399 (lit.)
pH: 7 (20 °C, 70 g/L)
Boiling Point: 116-118 °C (lit.)
Melting Point: −90 °C (lit.)
Density: 0.81 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Storage Temperature: room temp
