Product Details
Category
Fragrance Agents
Molecular Formula
CH3CH(OH)CH2CH2OH
Synonyms
1,3-Butylene glycol
Storage
Store below 30°C.
Application
(±)-1,3-Butanediol may be used as a solvent in the preparation of 6-methoxy-2-benzoxazolinone via condensation reaction between 2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyJarnmonium chloride and urea. It can also react with carboxylic acids to form the corresponding chlorohydrin esters in the presence of chlorotrimethylsilane.
Boiling Point
203-204 °C (lit.)
Density
1.005 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
90.12
Vapor Pressure
0.06 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.44 (lit.)
InChI Key
PUPZLCDOIYMWBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(6)2-3-5/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3
Stability
Stable. Flammable. Hygroscopic - protect from air and moisture. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.