Hubei Honest Biochemical Co., Ltd.

Product Name: 1,4-Butanediol

Synonyms: 1,4-BUTYLENE GLYCOL;1,4-BUTANEDIOL;1,4-DIHYDROXYBUTANE;AKOS BBS-00004303;BDO;BUTANEDIOL, 1,4-;TETRAMETHYLENE GLYCOL;VERSALINK CURATIVE 1,4 BDO

CAS: 110-63-4

MF: C4H10O2

MW: 90.12

EINECS: 203-786-5

Melting point 20 °C

Boiling point 230 °C(lit.)

density 1.017 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 3.1 (vs air)

refractive index n20/D 1.445(lit.)

Fp 135 °C

storage temp. 2-8°C

Water Solubility Miscible

Sensitive Hygroscopic

Chemical Properties viscous colourless liquid

Uses 1,4-Butanediol is used in the synthesis of epothilones, a new class of cancer drugs. Also used in the stereoselective synthesis of (-)-Brevisamide.

General Description Odorless colorless liquid or solid (depending upon temperature).

Air & Water Reactions Highly flammable. 1,4-Butanediol is hygroscopic. Water soluble.