Molecular Formula | C4H10O3 |
Molar Mass | 106.12 |
Density | 1.19 |
Boling Point | 150℃ |
Flash Point | >110°C |
Water Solubility | soluble |
Appearance | Form Oil, color Colourless |
pKa | 14.02±0.20(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.474 |
Use | In medicine,(S)-(-)-1,2, 4-butanetriol is used for postoperative analgesia and pain after fracture suppression, for the preparation of cholesterol-lowering drugs and anti-cancer drugs, as drug slow-release agents, etc. In tobacco, used as a tobacco additive can eliminate the toxicity of nitro compounds to the human body and reduce the harm of tar components to the human body. In color developer, it can improve its stability and color solubility. |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R11 - Highly Flammable |
Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
UN IDs | UN 3316 9/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10-21 |
Specific rotation | -30 ° (c=1, MeOH) |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Sparingly), Water (Slightly) |
Specific gravity | 1.190 |
optical rotation (optical activity) | [α]19/D 28±2, c = 1 in methanol |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
BRN | 1719408 |
(S)-(-)-1,2, 4-butanetriol (BT) is a water-soluble polyol that is easy to absorb moisture. It can be nitrated to obtain 1,2, 4-butanetriol trinitrate (BTTN), which can replace nitroglycerin as a plasticizer.