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1,3-Butylene Glycol

1,3-Butylene Glycol

Abbreviation：13BG
CAS NO：107-88-0
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1,3-Butanediol is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)CH2CH2OH. With two alcohol functional groups, the molecule is classified as a diol. The compound is a colorless, water-soluble liquid. It is one of four common structural isomers of butanediol. It has no large scale uses.

Production and uses:
Hydrogenation of 3-hydroxybutanal gives 1,3-butanediol:

Application:
1,3-Butanediol may be used as a solvent in the preparation of 6-methoxy-2-benzoxazolinone via condensation reaction between 2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyJarnmonium chloride and urea. It can also react with carboxylic acids to form the corresponding chlorohydrin esters in the presence of chlorotrimethylsilane.
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