About this product
n-Butanol (NBA, CAS 71-36-3) — BIS-certified industrial grade normal butyl alcohol, 99.50 wt% min, sourced from The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited (APL), Visakhapatnam. A workhorse solvent and intermediate for paints and coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and butyl esters such as butyl acetate and butyl acrylate. We supply by bulk road tanker from Chennai, with dispatch across South India.
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Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
TDS / COA
Certificate of Analysis · with every supply, on request
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Product DataTechnical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid
- Purity
- 99.50 wt% min (Normal Butanol, per manufacturer's CoA)
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- Bulk road tanker
- Grades Available
- Industrial Grade (BIS certified)
- Origin
- Domestic
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2905 13 00
- UN Number
- 1120
- Hazard Class
- Class 3 — Flammable liquid
- Storage
- Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames. Store and transfer in well-ventilated areas with grounding/bonding.
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full form of NBA in chemicals? Is n-Butyl Alcohol the same as n-Butanol?
NBA stands for n-Butyl Alcohol, the trade name for n-Butanol (also written 1-Butanol or butan-1-ol). They are the same substance — CAS 71-36-3. We list it as Butanol (NBA) in our catalogue.
What is n-Butanol used for?
n-Butanol is a solvent and chemical intermediate used in paints, coatings and lacquers, printing inks, and adhesives. It is also the feedstock for butyl esters such as butyl acetate and butyl acrylate, and for glycol ethers and plasticizer intermediates.
What is the difference between n-Butanol and Iso-Butanol?
They are different isomers of butanol: n-Butanol (CAS 71-36-3) has a straight carbon chain, while Iso-Butanol (CAS 78-83-1) is branched. They are not interchangeable in most formulations. We stock both as separate products.
What specification does SPC's industrial grade n-Butanol meet?
We supply BIS-certified industrial grade n-Butanol at 99.50 wt% min purity, with water 0.10 wt% max and colour 10 APHA max, manufactured by The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited (APL), Visakhapatnam. Values are per the manufacturer's Certificate of Analysis, and the TDS and MSDS documents are available on this page.
Can I buy n-Butanol in bulk in Chennai? What is the price per kg?
Yes — we supply n-Butanol by bulk road tanker from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse, with dispatch across South India. We do not publish prices; order sizes depend on packaging and current stock. Call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote.
What are the CAS number and HSN code for n-Butanol?
n-Butanol (NBA) has CAS number 71-36-3 and HSN code 2905 13 00. It is transported as UN 1120, Class 3 (flammable liquid).
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