4-Benzyloxy-1-butanol

Synonym(s):Tetramethylene glycol monobenzyl ether

CAS NO.：4541-14-4
Empirical Formula: C11H16O2
Molecular Weight: 180.24
MDL number: MFCD00155211
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-12 17:17:06

What is 4-Benzyloxy-1-butanol?

Chemical properties

Clear colorless liquid

The Uses of 4-Benzyloxy-1-butanol

4-Benzyloxy-1-butanol may be used for the preparation of ethyl 6-benzyloxy-2-hexenoate, via Swern oxidation and Wadsworth-Emmons olefination. It may be used as starting reagent for the synthesis of 4-(benzyloxy)butanal.

General Description

4-Benzyloxy-1-butanol can be prepared starting from butane-1,4-diol.

Properties of 4-Benzyloxy-1-butanol

Boiling point:	216-256 °C (lit.)
Density	1.025 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.513(lit.)
Flash point:	109 °C
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
pka	15.07±0.10(Predicted)
Specific Gravity	1.025
color	Colourless
BRN	1944253

Safety information for 4-Benzyloxy-1-butanol

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. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.