Identification

Namebutylene glycol
IUPACbutane-1,1-diol
CAS Number25265-75-2
FDA UNIITMS4MGA0H4
Molecular FormulaC4 H10 O2
Molecular Weight90.12210000
Nikkaji NumberJ91.397I
XlogP30.40 (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 ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryindirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings
Recommendation for butylene glycol usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for butylene glycol flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

butane diol butane-1,1-diol Try the PubMed Search.