2,3-Butanediol

• Catalog Number: ACM513859
• CAS: 513-85-9
• IUPAC Name: Butane-2,3-diol
• Synonyms: Omega-butylene glycol
• Molecular Weight: 90.12
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O2
• Canonical SMILES: CC(C(C)O)O
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-3(5)4(2)6/h3-6H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: OWBTYPJTUOEWEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 183-184 °C(lit.)
• Melting Point: 25 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 185 °F
• Purity: 97%
• Density: 1.002 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• Appearance: Liquid
• Application: 2,3-Butanediol serves as a versatile and promising bulk chemical with wide-ranging applications in various industries. It is a viscous, colorless liquid or a colorless to white solid, known for its ability to enhance the octane number of fuels, making it a valuable drop-in fuel option. Its utility extends to the production of printing inks, perfumes, synthetic rubber, fumigants, antifreeze agents, and pharmaceuticals. As an organic compound, 2,3-Butanediol is classified as a vicinal diol (glycol) with hydroxyl groups at C-2 and C-3, existing in three stereoisomers. It plays a critical role as a precursor in manufacturing chemicals like methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), and 1,3-butadiene. Furthermore, it can be converted into methyl-ethyl ketone for use as a solvent and, through combination and hydrogenation reactions, transformed into octane for high-quality aviation fuel. Its capability to undergo dehydration and deoxydehydration processes demonstrates its adaptability in forming other valuable compounds such as butanone and butene, emphasizing its importance in the chemical sector.
• Storage: Store below +30 °C
• Active Content: 95%
• pH: 7
• Physical State: Liquid
• Typical Applications: Use as solvent.; Use as pour point depressant.; Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.