1,3-Butanediol
Agent Name
1,3-Butanediol
Alternative Name
1,3-Butylene glycol
CAS Number
107-88-0
Formula
C4-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,3-Butylene glycol; Butylene glycol; (RS)-1,3-Butandiol; 1,3-Butandiol [German]; 1,3-Butylenglykol [German]; 1,3-Dihydroxybutane; 1-Methyl-1,3-propanediol; BD; Butane-1,3-diol; Methyltrimethylene glycol; beta-Butylene glycol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Very hygroscopic liquid; Pure form is colorless; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in the manufacture of polyester plasticizers; as a humectant for cellophane and tobacco; in polyurethanes and special polyester resins; in surface active agents; as a coupling agent; as a solvent; as a food additive and flavoring; in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries as a glycerin substitute; for deicing of aircraft; [HSDB]
Comments
Toxic if ingest large amounts; [CHRIS] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] "An efficient antimicrobial agent, inhibiting gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms, molds, and yeasts." [HSDB] A mild irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0201 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 121 deg C; [Merck Index]; VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: