Product Description

Product1,2,4-Butanetriol
CAS3068-00-6
FormulaC4H10O3
SynonymTriol 124, 1,2,4-Butanetriol, 1,3,4-Butanetriol, 2-Deoxyerythritol, HOCH2CH(OH)CH2CH2OH, butane-1,2,4-triol, (+/-)-1,2,4-BUTANETRIOL, 1,2,4-Butantriol, 1,2,4-Trihydroxybutane, triol124

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight106.12
EINECS221-323-5
InChI1S/C4H10O3/c5-2-1-4(7)3-6/h4-7H,1-3H2
SensitiveHygroscopic
Melting Point-20°C
Density1.19 g/mL at 25 °C
Refractive Index1.473
Flash Point188°C
Boiling Point190-191 °C18 mm Hg
BRN Number1733456
Notes1,2,4-Butanetriol uses and applications include: Intermediate for alkyd resins, explosives, paints; cellulose plasticizer; emulsifier for cosmetics, inks, finishes, paper, cork, textiles Suggested storage of 1,2,4-Butanetriol: Hygroscopic
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionResins, Emulsifier
IndustryCosmetic, Textiles
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