(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol
- CAS NO.：6290-03-5
- Empirical Formula: C4H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 90.12
- MDL number: MFCD00064277
- EINECS: 228-532-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-27 22:42:14
What is (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol?
Chemical properties
Colorless to light yellow liqui
The Uses of (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol
(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol is used as a solvent for food flavoring agents and is a co-monomer used in certain polyurethane and polyester resins.
Definition
ChEBI: A butane-1,3-diol of R-configuration.
What are the applications of Application
(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol is a chiral reagent used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals including the preparation of (-)-tarchonanthuslactone, a δ-lactone skeleton based compound with antiroliferative activity on cancer cell.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
References
Novaes, L. et al.: ChemMedChem., 10, 1687 (2015);
Akinobu Matsuyama; Hiroaki Yamamoto; Naoki Kawada; Yoshinori Kobayashi. Industrial production of (R)-1,3-butanediol by new biocatalysts.Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic.2001,11(4-6), 513-521.
Naoki Ichikawa; Satoshi Sato; Ryoji Takahashi; Toshiaki Sodesawa; Harunori Fujita; Takashi Atoguchi; Akinobu Shiga. Theoretical investigation of 1,3-butanediol adsorption on an oxygen-defected CeO2(111) surface.Journal of Catalysis.2006,239(1), 13-22.
Properties of (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol
| Melting point: | 0.07°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point: | 107-110 °C/23 mmHg (lit.) |
| alpha | -31 º (c=1 in EtOH) |
| Density | 1.005 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 3.1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 0.06 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.44 |
| Flash point: | 250 °F |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform, Ethanol |
| form | Oil |
| pka | 14.83±0.20(Predicted) |
| color | Clear Colourless |
| optical activity | [α]21/D 31.0°, c = 1 in ethanol |
| Water Solubility | Fully miscible in water. |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| BRN | 1718944 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 6290-03-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,3-Butanediol, (R)-(6290-03-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,3-Butanediol, (3R)- (6290-03-5) |
Safety information for (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Computed Descriptors for (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol
| InChIKey | PUPZLCDOIYMWBV-SCSAIBSYSA-N |
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