1,3-Butanediol is an organic chemical substance classified as a secondary alcohol. Its primary applications involve serving as a solvent for natural and synthetic flavoring agents, as well as an ingredient in printing inks and surfactants. Furthermore, it functions as a reactive co-monomer in the manufacture of select polyester and polyurethane resins. In personal care and cosmetics, 1,3-butanediol acts as a moisture-retaining humectant, prominently utilized in hair sprays and styling lotions. Additionally, it features important pharmaceutical applications, including the synthesis of anticancer colchicine derivatives and the creation of dual peroxisome proliferator-activated gamma and delta agonists designed as hypoglycemic treatments for diabetes.
| Product Name: | 1,3-Butanediol |
| Synonyms: | (±)-butane-1,3-diol;1,3-Butandiol;Methyltrimethylene;Methyltrimethylene glycol;methyltrimethyleneglycol; 1-METHYLTRIMETHYLENE GLYCOL;1,3-DIHYDROXYBUTANE;1,3-BUTANEDIOL |
| CAS: | 107-88-0 |
| MF: | C4H10O2 |
| MW: | 90.12 |
| EINECS: | 203-529-7 |
| Product Categories: | Anhydrous Solvents;Solvent Bottles;Solvent by Application;Solvent Packaging Options;Solvents;Sure/Seal Bottles;Cnbio |
| Mol File: | 107-88-0.mol |
1,3-Butanediol Chemical Properties
| Melting point | -54 °C |
| Boiling point | 203-204 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.005 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Vapor density | 3.1 (20 °C, vs air) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.06 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.44(lit.) |
| Fp | 250 °F |
| Storage temp | Store below +30°C |
| Solubility | >500g/lMiscible |
| Form | Liquid |
| Pka | 14.83±0.20(Predicted) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.004 – 1.007 |
| Color | Clear colorless to yellow, may discolor to brown on storage |
| PH | 6.1 (500g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Odor | odorless |
| PH Range | 6 - 7 at 20 °C |
| Explosive limit | 1.9-12.6%(V) |
| Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,1567 |
| BRN | 1731276 |
| Stability | Stable. Flammable. Hygroscopic - protect from air and moisture. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| LogP | -0.9 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 107-88-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,3-Butanediol(107-88-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,3-Butylene glycol (107-88-0) |
1,3-Butanediol primarily functions as an intermediate for manufacturing polyester plasticizers and various chemical compounds. Acting as both a solvent and humectant, it serves as a highly adaptable chemical building block. The substance is extensively utilized in producing structural items like marine components, custom molded goods, and building panels, imparting superior weather durability, flexibility, and impact resistance. Moreover, it is used to formulate saturated polyesters for polyurethane finishes, enhancing the flexibility of the polymer chains. Additionally, 1,3-Butanediol is widely integrated into numerous personal care goods.
