1,3 butylene glycol
Product Description
| Product | 1,3 butylene glycol |
| CAS | 107-88-0 |
| Formula | HOCH2CH2CHOHCH3 |
| Synonym | Aliphatic Diol, 1,3 BG, 1,3-BG, 1,3-Butanediol, Butane-1,3-diol |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.004-1.006 (2020 c) |
| Practically Insoluble | ess visc. liq., sweet flavor with bitter aftertaste |
| Ash | 0.05% Max. |
| Heavy Metals | 0.0005% Max. |
| Acidity, as Acetic Acid | 0.005% Max. |
| Sensoric | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Color, Pt-Co Units | 10 Max. |
| Water Content | 0.5% Max. |
| Sulfates | 0.005% Max. |
| Distillation Range (DP) | 215C Max. |
| Distillation Range (IBP) | 200C Min. |
| Arsenic | 0.0002% Max. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.06 mm hg (20 c) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4401 (20 c) |
| Molecular weight | 90.12 |
| Flash Point | 121 c |
| Solubility | water, alcohol, oxygenated solvs. |
| Boiling Point | 207.5 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | An organic compound that is primarily used as a solvent and in the maufacture of resins. Use: HUMECTANT, MASKING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| Class | Unclassified |
| Function | Solvents, Humectants & Emollients |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Solvents |
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