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(±)-1,2,4-Butanetriol

(±)-1,2,4-Butanetriol chemical structure
CAS Number3068-00-6
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight106.12 g/mol

What is (±)-1,2,4-Butanetriol?

(±)-1,2,4-Butanetriol is a chemical compound with CAS number 3068-00-6. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

1,2,4-Butanetriol was used as starting reagent during the synthesis of a series of quaternary ammonium lipids1. It was also used in the synthesis of (-)-γ-amino-8-hydroxy butyric acid (GABOB), antiepileptic and hypotensive drug2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

HOCH2CH2CH(OH)CH2OH

Molecular Weight

106.12 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥90% (GC)

Boiling Point

190-191 °C/18 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.184 g/mL at 20 °C<br/>1.19 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

221-323-5

WGK Germany

1

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

3068-00-6, HOCH2CH2CH(OH)CH2OH