| Formula / Notation | C4H10O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 110-63-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.12 |
| Melting Point | 61 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 446 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.017 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | 1,4-butanediol appears as odorless colorless liquid or solid (depending upon temperature). (USCG, 1999) |
| Also Known As | butane-1,4-diol; Butane-1,4-diol; 110-63-4; Tetramethylene glycol; 1,4-Butylene glycol; 1,4-Dihydroxybutane; 1,4-Tetramethylene glycol; Sucol B; Tetramethylene 1,4-diol; DIOL 14B |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is 1,4-Butanediol?
Butane-1,4-diol is a butanediol that is butane in which one hydrogen of each of the methyl groups is substituted by a hydroxy group. A colourless, water-miscible, viscous liquid at room temperature (m.p. 16C) with a high boiling point (230C), it is mainly used for the production of other organic chemicals, particularly the solvent oxolane (also known as tetrahydrofuran or THF). It has a role as a protic solvent, a prodrug and a neurotoxin. It is a glycol and a butanediol.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: butane-1,4-diol
Other Names / Synonyms: butane-1,4-diol; Butane-1,4-diol; 110-63-4; Tetramethylene glycol; 1,4-Butylene glycol; 1,4-Dihydroxybutane; 1,4-Tetramethylene glycol; Sucol B; Tetramethylene 1,4-diol; DIOL 14B
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 61 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 446 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.017 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 90.12 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | 1,4-butanediol appears as odorless colorless liquid or solid (depending upon temperature). (USCG, 1999) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Butane-1,4-diol is a butanediol that is butane in which one hydrogen of each of the methyl groups is substituted by a hydroxy group. A colourless, water-miscible, viscous liquid at room temperature (m.p. 16C) with a high boiling point (230C), it is mainly used for the production of other organic chemicals, particularly the solvent oxolane (also known as tetrahydrofuran or THF). It has a role as a protic solvent, a prodrug and a neurotoxin. It is a glycol and a butanediol.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for 1,4-Butanediol is: C4H10O2