1,2-Butanediol is a colorless liquid that is 100% soluble in water. This substance as an ink solvent and also to produce polyester resins and plasticizers. It’s also possible to react 1,2-butanediol with an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid for use as an unsaturated polyester resin raw material.
12BG
1,2-Butanediol
PROPERTIES
- 100% miscible in water
- Soluble in ethanol, acetone
- Insoluble in hydrocarbons
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE