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(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol, 98%
Description
(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol is used as a solvent for food flavoring agents and is a co-monomer used in certain polyurethane and polyester resins.
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(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol is used as a solvent for food flavoring agents and is a co-monomer used in certain polyurethane and polyester resins.
Solubility
Fully miscible in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store under inert gas. Store away from oxidizing agents, water/ moisture.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.005 |
Boiling Point | 203°C to 204°C |
Flash Point | 121°C (249°F) |
Odor | Weak |
Molecular Formula | C8H15NO4 |
Refractive Index | 1.44 |
Quantity | 1 g |
Beilstein | 1718944 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Synonym | diethyl iminodiacetate, diethyl 2,2'-azanediyldiacetate, diethyliminodiacetate, iminodiacetic acid diethyl ester, glycine, n-2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl-, ethyl ester, diethyl 2,2'-iminodiacetate, n,n-bis ethoxycarbonylmethyl amine, acetic acid, iminodi-, diethyl ester, ethyl 2-2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl amino acetate, zlchem 799 |
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Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 228-532-0 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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