| Properties | n-butanol |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | C4H10O |
| Research octane number | 96 |
| Cetane number | 17–25 |
| Low heating value (MJ/kg) | 33.2 |
| Latent heat of vaporization at 25 °C (kJ/kg) | 626 |
| Kinematic viscosity at 20 °C (mm2/s) | 2.63 |
| Density (g/m3) | 0.81 |
| Flash point (°C) | 35 |
| Auto ignition temperature (°C) | 343 |
| Oxygen (% by weight) | 21.62 |
| Boiling point (°C) | 117 |
n-butanol is a dominant priority of researchers as a fuel in diesel engine owing to its inferior viscosity, higher calorific value and finite moisture absorbing capacity.
