1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether

Synonym(s):1,4-Bis(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)butane;1,4-Bis(2,3-epoxypropoxy)butane;1,4-Bis(2,3-epoxypropyloxy)butane;1,4-Bis(glycidyloxy)butane;1,4-Butylene glycol diglycidyl ether

CAS NO.：2425-79-8
Empirical Formula: C10H18O4
Molecular Weight: 202.25
MDL number: MFCD00005146
EINECS: 219-371-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-01 18:09:03

1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether Structural

What is 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether?

Description

1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether is a reactive diluent in epoxy resins.

Chemical properties

Clear yellow liquid

The Uses of 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether

1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether is used for preparing amylose, xylan and hydroxyethyl-cellulose, to cross link polyethylenimine which also serves as a hole-blocking layer in organic solar cells, to cross link hyaluronic acid into hydrogels and for the activation of soluble dextran polymers. It is the most commonly used homobifunctional epoxide compound

The Uses of 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether

What are the applications of Application

1,4-Butanediyl diglycidyl ether is an epoxide monomer used for biochemical research

Production Methods

The compound results from condensation of butanediol with epichlorohydrin followed by dehydrochlorination with caustic.

General Description

Clear pale yellow liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Hygroscopic. Water soluble

Reactivity Profile

1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether reacts with acids.

Fire Hazard

1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether is combustible.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Contact allergens

This substance is a reactive diluent in epoxy resins

Carcinogenicity

A2 year dermal cancer bioassay was conducted in CF1 mice at doses of 0%, 0.05%, and 0.2% in acetone . Treatment did not adversely affect survival, did not increase the incidence of skin tumors, and did not result in significant skin irritation. There were no statistically significant increases in incidence of any systemic tumors, except for lymphatic tumors in females. Because there was a high background incidence of this tumor type in CF1 mice used in the testing laboratory , there was no clear evidence of 1,4-BDDGE-induced carcinogenicity.

Properties of 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether

Melting point:	-21 °C
Boiling point:	266 °C (lit.)
Density	1.1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	~10 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.453
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Liquid
color	Clear yellow
Specific Gravity	1.07
Water Solubility	SOLUBLE
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
BRN	115238
Stability:	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	2425-79-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Oxirane, 2,2'-[1,4-butanediylbis(oxymethylene)]bis-(2425-79-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether (2425-79-8)

Safety information for 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.