1,4-Butanediol is used in the synthesis of epothilones, a new class of cancer drugs. Also used in the stereoselective synthesis of (-)-Brevisamide. Synonyms: 1,4-Butylene Glycol, 1,4-Dihydroxybutane, 1,4-Tetramethylene glycol, 1,4BD, 14BG, Butylene Glycol, Dabco DBO, Diol 14B, NSC 406696, Polycure D, Sucol B, Tetramethylene 1,4-diol, Tetramethylene Glycol, Vibracure A 250, ZM 0025 CAS No: 110-63-4 Molecular Formula: C4H10O2 Molecular Weight: 90.12 Appearance: Clear colorless oil Purity: 99% Melting Point: 16C (lit.) Refractive Index: n20/D 1.445 (lit.) Boiling Point: 230C (lit.) Density: 1.017g/ml at 25C (lit.) Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide and glycol ethers. Slightly miscible with diethyl ether. Immiscible with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Storage and Stability: Store at RT under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
90.12
Purity:
99%
Form:
Clear colorless oil
CAS Number:
[110-63-4]
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