(R)-(+)-1,2,4-BUTANETRIOL

CAS NO.：70005-88-8
Empirical Formula: C4H10O3
Molecular Weight: 106.12
MDL number: MFCD00063212
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is (R)-(+)-1,2,4-BUTANETRIOL?

Chemical properties

colorless liquid

The Uses of (R)-(+)-1,2,4-BUTANETRIOL

(R)?-?(+?)?-?1,?2,?4-?Butanetriol is a reagent used in organic synthesis including the preparation of the steroid hormone 1α,?25-?dihydroxyvitamin D3 which is the most active metabolite of vitamin D3 exerting control over a plethora of biological processes.

The Uses of (R)-(+)-1,2,4-BUTANETRIOL

(R)-(+)-1,2,4-Butanetriol can be used as a reactant to prepare:

Phenanthrene 9, 10 diacetal from phenanthrene 9, 10 quinone.
(R)-1,2,4-Tris(benzoyloxy)butane by reacting with benzyl chloride in the presence of a base and DMAP.

Properties of (R)-(+)-1,2,4-BUTANETRIOL

Boiling point:	150
alpha	+26°(20/D, c=1, CH3OH)
Density	1.19 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.474
Flash point:	110 °C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Methanol (Sparingly), Water (Slightly)
pka	14.02±0.20(Predicted)
form	Oil
Specific Gravity	1.190
color	Yellow to Dark Yellow
optical activity	[α]20/D +28±2, c = 1 in methanol
BRN	4652491
Stability:	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	70005-88-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for (R)-(+)-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.