butanol

bu·ta·nol

 (byo͞o′tə-nôl′, -nōl′, nŏl′)

n.

Either of two isomeric alcohols, C₄H₁₀O, derived from butane and used as solvents and in organic synthesis. Also called butyl alcohol.

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[butan(e) + -ol.]

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butanol

(ˈbjuːtəˌnɒl)

n

(Elements & Compounds) a colourless substance existing in four isomeric forms. The three liquid isomers are used as solvents for resins, lacquers, etc, and in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C4H9OH. Also called: butyl alcohol

[C19: from butan(e) + -ol¹]

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bu′tyl al′cohol

n.

any of four flammable isomeric liquid alcohols having the formula C₄H₉OH, used as solvents and in organic synthesis. Also called butanol.

[1865–70]

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Noun

1.

butanol - a flammable alcohol derived from butanes and used for solvents butyl alcohol alcohol - any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation

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