- Definition of C4H9OH
C4H9OH, also known as butanol, is an organic compound that belongs to the alcohol group. Its English name is Butanol. Butanol contains 4 carbon atoms, 9 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom, with a molecular weight of 74 g/mol. Its structure consists of a chain containing 4 carbon atoms with an OH group (-OH) at the end. It does not contain any ions.
- Properties of C4H9OH
2.1 Physical properties of C4H9OH
Butanol is a colorless liquid with a distinctive odor. The pH of Butanol is typically 7, which is neutral.
2.2 Chemical properties of C4H9OH
Butanol can react with metals, acids, and non-metals to form other compounds.
- Common chemical equations of C4H9OH
Butanol can react with metals such as Na to form C4H9ONa and H2. It can also react with acid like HCl to form C4H9Cl and H2O. When it reacts with non-metals like Br2, it forms C4H9Br and HBr. Reactions with salts can also occur but they are not common.
- Preparation of C4H9OH
4.1 Laboratory preparation of C4H9OH
In the lab, butanol is usually prepared from the reaction between butane and water in an acidic environment.
4.2 Industrial preparation of C4H9OH
On an industrial scale, butanol is usually produced through the process of hydrogenating compounds containing butylene.