(R)-Butane-1,3-diol
Request a quote| Catalog Number | ACM6290035-1 |
| CAS | 6290-03-5 |
| Structure | ![{[CurrentData.Name]}](https://resource.alfa-chemistry.com/structure/6290-03-5.gif) |
| Description | 1,3-Butanediol (also known as 1,3-butylene glycol, butane-1,3-diol, or 1,3-dihydroxybutane) is an organic chemical, an alcohol. It is commonly used as a solvent for food flavouring agents and is a co-monomer used in certain polyurethane and polyester resins. It is one of four stable structural isomers of butanediol. In biology, 1,3-butanediol is used as a hypoglycaemic agent. 1,3-Butanediol can be converted into β-hydroxybutyrate and serve as a substrate for brain metabolism. |
| IUPAC Name | (3R)-butane-1,3-diol |
| Synonyms | 1,3-Butanediol, (R)-(-)-;(R)-1,3-Butanediol;L-Butane-1,3-diol;1,3-Butanediol, (R)-;1,3-Butanediol,(3R)- |
| Molecular Weight | 90.12 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H10O2 |
| Inchi | PUPZLCDOIYMWBV-SCSAIBSYSA-N |
| InChIKey | InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(6)2-3-5/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3/t4-/m1/s1 |
| Boiling Point | 207 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 0ºC |
| Flash Point | 108ºC |
| Purity | 97% |
| Density | 1.005 |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Physical State | Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.44 |
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