1-Butanol (also known as 1 Butanol, n-Butanol): A four carbon linear hydrocarbon that has a hydroxy group at position 1.

NIH MeSH · D020001Chemicals and Drugs

1-Butanol

Also known as1 Butanol · n-Butanol · n Butanol · n-Butyl Alcohol · Alcohol, n-Butyl · n Butyl Alcohol · Butyl Alcohol · Alcohol, Butyl

Definition

A four carbon linear hydrocarbon that has a hydroxy group at position 1.

MeSH classification

  • D02.033.415.110.175
  • D10.289.110.175

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Common questions about 1-Butanol

What does 1-Butanol mean in medicine?
A four carbon linear hydrocarbon that has a hydroxy group at position 1. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 1-Butanol known by any other names?
Yes. 1-Butanol is also referred to as 1 Butanol, n-Butanol, n Butanol, n-Butyl Alcohol in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 1-Butanol sit in the medical classification?
1-Butanol falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D02.033.415.110.175, D10.289.110.175). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D020001) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗