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2,3-Butanediol

Aroma Chemical CAS 513-85-9

A creamy fruity note with a soft buttery character.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Fruity
Descriptor 2 Creamy
Descriptor 3 Buttery

Identification

CAS Number513-85-9
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC4H10O2
Mol. Weight90.12
IUPAC Namebutane-2,3-diol
InChIKeyOWBTYPJTUOEWEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

2,3-butandiol, DL-2,3-butandiol, butane-2,3-diol, (R,S)-butane-2,3-diol, DL-butane-2,3-diol, 2,3-butylene glycol, 2,3-butyleneglycol, 2,3-dihydroxybutane, dimethyl ethylene glycol, dimethylene glycol, dimethylethylene glycol

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 182.00 °C
Melting Point 25.00 °C
Flash Point 85.00 °C
Density 1.00100
Refractive Index 1.43200
Vapor Pressure 0.243000 mmHg @ 25.00 C.
LogP -0.920
Solubility alcohol; water, 1.00E+06 mg/L @ 20 C (exp); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance colorless clear liquid

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