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(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol, 98%
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(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol, 98%

CAS: 6290-03-5 | C8H15NO4 | 189.21 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS6290-03-5
IUPAC Namebutane-1,3-diol
Molecular FormulaC4H10O2
InChI KeyPUPZLCDOIYMWBV-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCC(O)CCO
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
FormViscous liquid
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Refractive Index1.4385-1.4425 @ 20?C
(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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
(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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Akinobu Matsuyama; Hiroaki Yamamoto; Naoki Kawada; Yoshinori Kobayashi. Industrial production of (R)-1,3-butanediol by new biocatalysts. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic. 2001, 11 (4-6), 513-521.
  2. Naoki Ichikawa; Satoshi Sato; Ryoji Takahashi; Toshiaki Sodesawa; Harunori Fujita; Takashi Atoguchi; Akinobu Shiga. Theoretical investigation of 1,3-butanediol adsorption on an oxygen-defected CeO2(111) surface. Journal of Catalysis. 2006, 239 (1), 13-22.