butylene glycol
Identification
| Name | butylene glycol |
| IUPAC | butane-1,1-diol |
| CAS Number | 25265-75-2 |
| FDA UNII | TMS4MGA0H4 |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H10 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.12210000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J91.397I |
| XlogP3 | 0.40 (est) |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 25265-75-2 ; BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 6.362e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for butylene glycol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for butylene glycol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butane diol
butane-1,1-diol
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