1,4-Butanediol properties

1,4-Butanediol is the organic compound with the formula HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH. This colorless viscous liquid is derived from butane by placement of alcohol groups at each end of the chain. It is one of four stable isomers of butanediol.

              
1.1,4-Butanediol Property
Name:1,4-Butanediol

EINECS:203-786-5

Molecular Formula:C4H10O2

CAS Registry Number:110-63-4

Synonyms:1,4-Butyleneglycol; 1,4-Dihydroxybutane; 1,4-Tetramethylene glycol; DabcoDBO; Diol 14B; NSC 406696; Polycure D; Sucol B; Tetramethylene 1,4-diol; Tetramethylene glycol; Vibracure A 250; ZM 0025;

InChI:InChI=1/C4H10O2/c5-3-1-2-4-6/h5-6H,1-4H2

HS Code:29053980

Appearance:viscous colourless liquid

Molecular Weight:90.12

Density:1.017 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point:229.2℃ (759.8513 mmHg)

Melting Point:20℃

Flash Point:135℃

Storage Temperature:2-8°C

Refractive index:1.4442-1.4462

Solubility:Miscible with water

Stability:Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides.

Usage:Chemical intermediate for tetrahydrofuran, and other acetylenic chems (gamma butyrolactone), monomer for polybutylene terephthalate
resins, chain extender for polyurethane resins.

CBNumber:CB4452184

vapor density : 3.1 (vs air)

Sensitive :Hygroscopic

BRN :1633445


2.Safety information
Hazard Codes :Xn

Risk Statements :22

Safety Statements : 36

WGK Germany :1

RTECS :EK0525000

HS Code : 29053980

Hazardous Substances Data: 110-63-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Chemical Properties:viscous colourless liquid

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

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

Reactivity Profile:1,4-Butanediol is heat and light sensitive. 1,4-Butanediol reacts with acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates. 1,4-Butanediol also reacts with oxidizing agents and reducing agents. 1,4-Butanediol is incompatible with isocyanates and acids. 1,4-Butanediol is also
incompatible with peroxides, perchloric acid, sulfuric acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, caustics, acetaldehyde, nitrogen peroxide and chlorine.

Health Hazard:Ingestion of large amounts needed to produce any symptoms.