1,3-Butanediol CAS#107-88-0
Versatile Intermediate – 1,3-Butanediol is used as a co-monomer in polyurethane and polyester resins, enhancing stability and performance.
Solvent and Surfactant – Widely applied in surfactants, inks, and flavoring agents to improve solubility and dispersion.
Cosmetic Humectant – Helps retain moisture in personal care products like hair sprays and lotions.
Pharmaceutical Uses – Used in synthesizing anticancer colchicine derivatives and hypoglycemic agents for diabetes treatment.
1,3-Butanediol is an organic compound classified as a secondary alcohol. It is primarily used in surfactants, inks, and as a solvent for both natural and synthetic flavoring agents. Additionally, it serves as a co-monomer in the production of certain polyurethane and polyester resins. In cosmetics, 1,3-butanediol functions as a humectant to help retain moisture, especially in hair sprays and setting lotions. Furthermore, it has pharmaceutical applications, including the synthesis of colchicine derivatives as anticancer agents and the development of dual peroxisome proliferator-activated gamma and delta agonists, which act as hypoglycemic agents for diabetes treatment.
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) |
Product Usage
1,3-Butanediol is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of polyester plasticizers and other chemical products. It also serves as a solvent and humectant, making it a versatile chemical intermediate. The compound is widely applied in the manufacture of structural materials, including boat components, custom moldings, and construction sheets and boards, where it provides enhanced weather resistance, flexibility, and impact strength. Additionally, it is used in the production of saturated polyesters for polyurethane coatings, contributing to greater flexibility in the polyester molecules. 1,3-Butanediol is also incorporated into numerous personal care products.
