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n-Butyl phosphate, mixture of mono-n-butyl and di-n-butyl
Description
n-Butyl phosphate is a solvent and plasticizer for cellulose esters such as nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate. It forms stable hydrophobic complexes with some metals, as an extractant. It is also used in industry are as a component of aircraft hydraulic fluid and as a solvent for extraction and purification of rare earth metals from their ores.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -60°C |
| Color | Colorless |
| Density | 1.123 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | >124°C (decomposition) |
| Flash Point | 110°C (230°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.429 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN1718 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,diethyl ether. Insoluble in water. |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
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