1,3-butylene Glycol

Name:
1,3-butylene Glycol
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	1,3-butanediol
M Formula:	HOCH2CH2CH(OH)CH3. Can exist in optical isomeric forms
Properties:
Practically colorless; viscous liquid. Hygroscopic. D 1.0059 (20/20C), wt/agl 8.4 lb (20C), bp 207.5C, vap press 0.06 mm Hg (20C), refr index 1.4401 (20C), flash p 250F (121C)(COC), autoign temp 741F (393C). Completely soluble in water and alcohol; slightly soluble in ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
Reduction of aldol.
Use:
Polyesters, polyurethanes, surface-active agents, plasticizers, humectant, coupling agent, solvent, food additive, flavoring.