| Chemistry name: | 3,6-dimethyl-4-octyne-3,6-diol |
| M Formula: | C2H5(CH3)COHC=CCOH(CH3)C2H5 |
| Properties: | |
| White crystals. Mp 55–56C, bp 222C, d 0.923 (solid 20C), 0.908 (liquid 60C). Moderately soluble in water; slightly soluble in kerosene; very soluble in acetone, alcohol, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride. Combustible. | |
| Use: | |
| Surface-active agent, intermediate. | |