NBA refers to n-butanol, also known as 1-butanol or n-butyl alcohol, a 4-carbon linear alcohol with the chemical formula C4H10O.
Uses:
Solvent for paints, coatings, varnishes, fats, oils, waxes, rubber, and plasticizers Used in the production of esters like butyl acetate and dibutyl phthalate Chemical intermediate and extractant in cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries
Properties:
Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor Flammable Almost insoluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents