Description 1,4-Butanediol, colloquially known as BD, is the organic compound with the formula HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH. This colorless viscous liquid is derived from butane by placement of alcohol groups at each end of the chain. It is one of four stable isomers of butanediol. Basic Info Chemical Name butane-1,4-diol Synonyms sucolb; 1,4-Butanediol; BDO; Butane-1,4-diol; 1,4-dihydroxybutane; Expand CAS No. 110-63-4 Molecular Formula C4H10O2 Molecular Weight 90.12100 PSA 40.46000 LogP -0.24880 Properties Appearance & Physical State viscous colourless liquid Density 1.017 Boiling Point 229.2ºC (759.8513 mmHg) Melting Point 20ºC Flash Point 135ºC Refractive Index 1.4442-1.4462 Water Solubility Miscible Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides. Storage Condition 2-8ºC Vapor Density 3.1 (vs air) Vapor Pressure 0.015mmHg at 25°C |