1,2,4-Butanetriol
- CAS NO.：3068-00-6
- Empirical Formula: C4H10O3
- Molecular Weight: 106.12
- MDL number: MFCD00002929
- EINECS: 221-323-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:05:01
What is 1,2,4-Butanetriol?
Chemical properties
clear yellow to slightly brownish liquid
The Uses of 1,2,4-Butanetriol
1,2,4-Butanetriol was used as starting reagent during the synthesis of a series of quaternary ammonium lipids. It was also used in the synthesis of (-)-γ-amino-8-hydroxy butyric acid (GABOB), antiepileptic and hypotensive drug.
Definition
ChEBI: A triol that is butane carrying three hydroxy substituents at position 1, 2 and 4.
Properties of 1,2,4-Butanetriol
| Melting point: | -20°C |
| Boiling point: | 190-191 °C18 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.19 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 188°C |
| storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
| solubility | DMSO, Water |
| form | Oil |
| pka | 14.02±0.20(Predicted) |
| color | Clear Colourless Thick |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| BRN | 1733456 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 3068-00-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | HOCH2CH(OH)CH2CH2OH(3068-00-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,2,4-Butanetriol (3068-00-6) |
Safety information for 1,2,4-Butanetriol
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 1,2,4-Butanetriol
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