Collective Information About N-butanol

What Is N-butanol?

N-butanol is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)3OH, which is a colorless and transparent liquid that emits a strong flame when burning. It has a smell similar to fuel oil, its vapor is irritating.

Know more n-butanol properties:

Melting point (℃): -89.8

Boiling point (℃): 117-118

Relative density (water=1): 0.81

Relative vapor density (air=1): 2. 55

Saturated vapor pressure (kPa): 0.739 (20℃)

Critical temperature (°C): 289.85

Critical pressure (MPa): 4.414

Flash point (℃): 29

Solubility: slightly soluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.

N-butanol Production Process

There are three processes for industrial production of butanol and octanol, namely fermentation (butanol only), acetaldehyde reduction (butanol only) and propylene carbonylation (butanol, isobutanol and octanol can be produced). Among them, carbonylation is the main production process of butanol and octanol at present. Read more here:

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What Are N-butanol Uses

N-butanol (NBL), also known as butanol, is an important organic chemical raw material, mainly used in the production of coatings and adhesives, and can also be used as a raw material for other derivatives. According to public information. Read more here:

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The Overall Trend of the N-butanol Market

The lasted n-butanol Market Analysis - Weekly Report - January 4th to January 7th, 2022 

This week, the overall trend of the domestic n-butanol market has been stable and the whole line has risen sharply. The new orders from manufacturers have increased across the board after New Year's Day. In terms of equipment, there are Bohua and extension equipment temporarily stopped for some reason, resulting in loss of production.

Dozens of Chemicals Continue to Cut Prices 

Recently, Wanhua Chemical released a product quotation sheet, and the prices of a variety of products have declined with greater intensity. Among them, the price of n-butanol in South China was 8,500 CNY/ton, down by 1,000 CNY/ton from the beginning of the month.

l N-butanol market volatility space narrowed

After entering November, the domestic n-butanol market volatility space significantly narrowed, the overall trend of shock down. As of November 24, Jiangsu exported 9,700 CNY/ton, down 1,100 CNY/ton compared with the beginning of this month. This month the factory to reduce the warehouse shipment mainly, suppress the n-butanol market activity. In the middle of the buying bargain-hunting.

The overall trend of the n-butanol market this month bottomed out and rebounded（202104）

The overall amplitude of the Asian n-butanol market narrowed this month, and the overall market trading atmosphere continued to decline steadily. This month, as the domestic market continued to pull back from a high level, while the overall demand for n-butanol declined, the overall center of gravity of the market continued to fall.

Domestic supply reduced, n - butanol market trend is strong 

After the middle of August, the fluctuation range of the domestic n-butanol market narrowed, and the market center of Jiangsu fluctuated between 15,500-15,800 CNY/ton.  At the end of August, yan 'an Energy chemical n-butanol plant was stopped for maintenance, and the market price of n-butanol only increased by 100 CNY/ton.

Butanol prices fluctuate frequently

By October 15, the output of n-Butanol in Shandong was 11800-11900 CNY/ton, up 8.18% compared with October 8. Octanol produced in Shandong is 14500-14800 CNY/ton, up 13.85% from October 8.

Wanhua Chemical's n-butanol raw material prices increase by 1,200 CNY/ton

Due to the expectation of maintenance of some butanol plants, the downstream replenishment is concentrated, and the trading atmosphere is good. It is expected that the market outlook will be high and the price will be adjusted.

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