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
Usage 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.