Butyl alcohol

At a glance

Butyl alcohol (n‑butanol) is a four‑carbon primary alcohol produced petrochemically by hydrogenating butyraldehyde. It offers a mild sweet‑alcoholic note and serves as a solvent and subtle fixative in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
petrochemical production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
71-36-3
Profile
weak, alcoholic, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01