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(±)-1,3-Butanediol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

1,3-Butylene glycol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
90.12
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1731276
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

vapor density

3.1 (20 °C, vs air)

vapor pressure

0.06 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

autoignition temp.

741 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

impurities

≤0.2% water

refractive index

n20/D 1.439-1.441
n20/D 1.44 (lit.)

bp

203-204 °C (lit.)

density

1.005 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(O)CCO

InChI

1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(6)2-3-5/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3

Inchi Key

PUPZLCDOIYMWBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

(±)-1,3-Butanediol is an organic alcohol with antimicrobial activity against a wide variety of pathogens.
This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food.

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Application

(±)-1,3-Butanediol may be used as a reference standard in the determination of (±)-1,3-butanediol in biological samples using wide-bore column gas chromatography coupled to flame ionization detector.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

226.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

108 °C - closed cup


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Antibacterial and antifungal properties of propylene glycol, hexylene glycol, and 1, 3-butylene glycol in vitro.
TK and MK
Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 71(2), 148-150 (1991)
Simultaneous determination of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 1, 3-butylene glycol and 2, 3-butylene glycol in human serum and urine by wide-bore column gas chromatography.
Houze P, et al.
Journal of Chromatography. B, Biomedical Sciences and Applications, 619(2), 251-257 (1993)
M Oh et al.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 29(1), 115-119 (2014-03-29)
China has a great variety of geographical and climatic conditions, and several cultural differences exist within the country; thus, understanding the regional and seasonal differences that cause skin sensitivities in this country is important. The aim of this study was
Rakan Matsui et al.
Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin, 37(10), 1661-1667 (2014-10-03)
A transdermal oil-in-water type emulsified formulation containing propiverine hydrochloride, used for treatment of an overactive bladder (OAB), was evaluated for in vitro skin permeation under finite conditions and in vivo transdermal absorption. Propiverine hydrochloride solubility was determined using 1,3-butyleneglycol, polyoxyethylene
Takeshi Hara et al.
PloS one, 9(11), e111833-e111833 (2014-11-13)
Diacetyl (2,3-butanedione) is a key contributor to unpleasant odors emanating from the axillae, feet, and head regions. To investigate the mechanism of diacetyl generation on human skin, resident skin bacteria were tested for the ability to produce diacetyl via metabolism

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