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BASF’s product portfolio of oxygenated solvents

As a leading manufacturer of Oxo-alcohols we can offer you a broad product portfolio.

C4 Oxo alcohols

2-Ethylhexanol            

2-Ethylhexanol is a valuable intermediate product for the chemical industry. It can be used in a variety of applications such as plasticizers, surfactants, emulsion polymers for surface coatings and adhesives or lube oil additives and is also used in the synthesis of specialty chemicals.

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n-Butanol

This versatile intermediate for the chemical industry reacts with acids to yield esters and with organic epoxides (oxiranes) to yield glycol ethers. Main applications for n-Butanol are coating systems, cleaning fluids, adhesives and solvents.

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Isobutanol

A large part of the Isobutanol produced is converted into derivatives (primarily esters) for use as solvents in the coatings industry or for adhesives. It is also used in blends with Pentanol for the production of extreme pressure/anti wear and anti corrosion agents for synthetic lube oils and hydraulic fluids.

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EP 202
Also known as: Butanol heavies

EP 202 is the distillation bottoms from the butanol production. It consists of a mixture of alcohols, aldehyde, esters, ethers, and diols.

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EP 204
Also known as: 2EH heavies

EP 204 is the distillation bottoms from the 2-Ethylhexanol production. It is a mixture of alkyl alcohols, ethers and diols.

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C5 Oxo alcohols
Propylheptanol
Also known as: 2-Propylheptanol

Propylheptanol is mainly used for the production of plasticizers for wire and cable, outdoor, automotive interior and general-purpose applications, as well as for surfactants and other chemical intermediates.

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Pentanol Mixture
Also known as: Primary Amyl Alcohol, Amyl Alcohol, Pentyl Alcohol, Pentanol, n-Isopentanol

Pentanol Mix is mainly used in blends with Isobutanol in the production of lube oil additives or as a derivative solvent in the coatings or pharmaceutical industry. It also finds applications in the production of flavors, fragrances and xanthates.

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2-Methylbutanol

2-Methylbutanol is a colorless liquid, miscible with most common organic
solvents. It is used as a solvent or intermediate in the production of
fuel and lube additives, pharmaceuticals, paint solvents, fragrance and
flavors, and flotation agents

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Pentyl Acetate
Also known as: Amyl Acetate

Pentyl Acetate is a solvent primarily used as solvent or intermediate in the production of coatings, paints, cleaners and pharmaceuticals.

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Isobutanol - Pentanol Blend
Also known as:Isobutanol- Amyl Alcohol Blend

The Isobutanol- Pentanol blend is mainly used for the production of extreme pressure/anti-wear and anti-corrosion agents for synthetic lube oils and hydraulic fluids.

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EP 211 - 2PH lights
Also known as: Pentanol Tech grade

EP 211 is the light boilers from the distillation of the 2-Propylheptanol production.

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EP 210 - 2PH heavies

EP 210 is the distillation bottom fraction from the production of 2-Propylheptanol.

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n - Pentanol
Also known as: n-Pentyl Alcohol, n-Amyl Alcohol, Pentan-1-ol, 1-Pentanol

n-Pentanol is an intermediate for the chemical industry used for the production of corrosion inhibitors, flotation agents, and stabilizers. It is also used in the production of esters (Pentyl propionate/acrylate) used in the coatings industry.

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Isopentanol
Also known as: Isopentyl Alcohol, 3-Methyl-1-butanol, 3-Methyl-butanol-1, Isoamyl Alcohol

Isopentanol is an intermediate for the chemical industry used for the production of corrosion inhibitors, flotation agents, stabilizers, solvents for coatings and pharmaceuticals.

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Tertiary Amyl Alcohol
Also known as:Isobutanol- Amyl Alcohol Blend

Tertiary Amyl Alcohol is an intermediate used in the production of pharmaceuticals and peroxides.

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