Item name:
Butane-2,3-diol
Description:
2, 3-Butanediol is an isomer of butanediol produced by a variety of microorganisms, in a process known as butanediol fermentation and its chemical formula is C4H10O2.
Group:
Intermediates
CAS Number:
513-85-9
EC Number:
208-173-6
Synonyms:
2,3-Butanediol, 2,3-dihydroxybutane, 2,3-Butylene glycol, 3-hydroxy-2-butanol, meso-2,3-butanediol, 2,3-Dihydroxybutane, butane-2R,3R-diol, 2,3-Butanediol, Butane-2,3-diol, 2,3-Butylene glycol, 2,3-Butandiol, Butan-2,3-diol, 2,3-Butylenglykol
Applications:
Consumer use, Food
Ipuac Name:
butane-2,3-diol
Molecular Formula:
C4H1O2
Molecular Weight:
90.122 g/mol
Boiling Point:
183-184ºC
Flash Point:
85ºC
Melting Point:
25ºC
Solubility:
1000 mg/mL at 20 °C (water)
Density:
0.995 g/cm3