Description

2-n-Butylpropane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 2612-26-2) is a high-purity diol compound with the molecular formula C₇H₁₆O₂. This versatile chemical is characterized by its two hydroxyl groups attached to a propane backbone with a butyl substituent at the 2-position, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and industrial applications. It is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild odor, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of solvents and reagents.

Our 2-n-Butylpropane-1,3-diol is rigorously tested for purity, moisture content, and impurities to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial processes. Suitable for use in pharmaceuticals, polymer chemistry, and specialty chemicals, this compound offers excellent solubility and reactivity. Each batch is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to guarantee consistency and performance.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2612-26-2
• Complexity: 50.9
• IUPAC Name: 2-butylpropane-1,3-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H16O2/c1-2-3-4-7(5-8)6-9/h7-9H,2-6H2,1H3
• InChI Key: SIMYRXPCIUXDGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 132.115029749
• Molecular Formula: C7H16O2
• Molecular Weight: 132.20
• SMILES: CCCCC(CO)CO
• Topological: 40.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 132.115029749
• Synonyms: 2-n-butylpropane-1,3-diol, 677-792-5, 2-butylpropane-1,3-diol, 2612-26-2, 2-butyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,3-Propanediol, 2-butyl-, MFCD00799395, 2-n-butyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)hexan-1-ol, SCHEMBL747294, SCHEMBL3798645, SCHEMBL27741714, 1-Hexanol, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-, DTXSID60383604, SBB059212, AKOS015914828, CS-W016543, SB66670, AS-76277, ST51044315

Application

2-n-Butylpropane-1,3-diol is widely utilized as a building block in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and plasticizers due to its bifunctional hydroxyl groups. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical formulations, particularly in prodrug development and controlled-release systems. Additionally, this diol is employed in the production of lubricants and surfactants, where its structural properties enhance performance and stability.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (57.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H317 (28.6%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H361 (28.6%): Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P261, P264, P270, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P318, P321, P330, P333+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Sens. 1 (28.6%)
• Repr. 2 (28.6%)

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