Description
1,4-Butanediol ReagentPlus, ≥99%, 100G
Synonym(s):
Tetramethylene glycol, 1,4-Butylene glycol
Linear Formula:
HO(CH2)4OH
CAS Number:
110-63-4
Molecular Weight:
90.12
Beilstein:
1633445
EC Number:
203-786-5
MDL number:
MFCD00002968
PubChem Substance ID:
24854421
Quality Level
100
vapor density
3.1 (vs air)
product line
ReagentPlus®
assay
≥99%
autoignition temp.
698 °F
refractive index
n20/D 1.445 (lit.)
bp
230 °C (lit.)
mp
16 °C (lit.)
density
1.017 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
OCCCCO
InChI
1S/C4H10O2/c5-3-1-2-4-6/h5-6H,1-4H2
InChI key
WERYXYBDKMZEQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
1,4-Butanediol is an industrial solvent that is mainly used in the preparation of important polymers such as polyurethanes and polybutylene terephthalate (PET).
Application
1,4-Butanediol may be used in the preparation of 3-buten-1-ol and tetrahydrofuran via dehydration. It may also be used as a reducing agent for carbonyl compounds to form the corresponding alcohols via transfer hydrogenation reaction.
Packaging
100 g in poly bottle
2 g in glass bottle
Legal Information
ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Pictograms
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302 - H336
Precautionary Statements
P261 - P264 - P270 - P271 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Central nervous system
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
273.2 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
134 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves