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818801 2,3-Butanediol

2,3-Butanediol (mixture of meso- D- and L-form) for synthesis. CAS 513-85-9, chemical formula CH₃CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₃.

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Synonyms: 2,3-Butylene glycol

CAS #: 513-85-9 EC Number: 208-173-6 Molar Mass: 90.12 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₃CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₃ Hill Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
513-85-9208-173-6C₄H₁₀O₂CH₃CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₃90.12 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8188010005 Glass bottle 5 ml
8188010250 Glass bottle 250 ml
8188011000 Glass bottle 1 l
Description
Catalogue Number818801
Synonyms2,3-Butylene glycol
Description2,3-Butanediol
References
Product Information
CAS number513-85-9
EC number208-173-6
Hill FormulaC₄H₁₀O₂
Chemical formulaCH₃CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₃
Molar Mass90.12 g/mol
HS Code2905 39 95
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Application2,3-Butanediol (mixture of meso- D- and L-form) for synthesis. CAS 513-85-9, chemical formula CH₃CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₃.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point180 - 182 °C (1013 hPa)
Density1.002 g/cm3
Explosion limit3.1 - 11.4 %(V)
Flash point85 °C DIN 51758
Ignition temperature395 °C DIN 51794
Melting Point18 - 20 °C
pH value9.0 - 10.0 (500 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) Aqueous solution
Vapor pressure23 hPa (20 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat > 5000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
RTECSEK0532000
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay isomers (GC, area%)≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)1.000 - 1.005
Water (K. F.)≤ 2.0 %
Identity (IR)passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8188010005 04022536446059
8188010250 04022536446066
8188011000 04022536446073

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