2,3-Butanediol
- CAS No.
- 513-85-9
- Chemical Name:
- 2,3-Butanediol
- Synonyms
- BUTANE-2,3-DIOL;Dimethylethylene glycol;2,3-BUTYLENE GLYCOL;OMEGA-BUTYLENE GLYCOL;2,3-Butanediol, 98%, mixture of racemic and meso forms, tech.;2,3-Butandiol;2,3-Butaneiol;2,3-butanodiol;Butan-2,3-diol;2,3-BUTANEDIOL
- CBNumber:
- CB4853718
- Molecular Formula:
- C4H10O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 90.12
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00004523
- MOL File:
- 513-85-9.mol
| Product description | Number | Pack Size | Price |
| 2,3-Butanediol 98% | B84904 | 100g | $200 |
| 2,3-Butanediol (mixture of meso- D- and L-form) for synthesis | 8.18801 | 5ml | $33.5 |
| 2,3-Butanediol (mixture of meso- D- and L-form) for synthesis | 8.18801 | 250ML | $102 |
| 2,3-Butanediol (mixture of meso- D- and L-form) for synthesis | 8.18801 | 1L | $328 |
| 2,3-Butanediol analytical standard, mixture of racemic and meso forms | 42038 | 250mg | $85.3 |
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| Melting point | 25 °C (lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 183-184 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.002 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | <1 hPa (20 °C) |
| refractive index |
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| Flash point | 185 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Chloroform, Methanol |
| pka | 14.67±0.20(Predicted) |
| form | Viscous Liquid |
| color | Colorless to pale yellow |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity creamy buttery |
| PH | 7 (H2O, 20℃)Aqueous solution |
| Odor Type | creamy |
| explosive limit | 3.1-11.4%(V) |
| Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,1568 |
| BRN | 969165 |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, chloroformates, reducing agents. |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions |
HUMECTANT SOLVENT SKIN CONDITIONING FRAGRANCE |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) | 2,3-Butanediol (513-85-9) |
| InChI | 1S/C4H10O2/c1-3(5)4(2)6/h3-6H,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | OWBTYPJTUOEWEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(O)C(C)O |
| LogP | -0.92 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 513-85-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | 45427ZB5IJ |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,3-Butanediol(513-85-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2,3-Butanediol (513-85-9) |
| UNSPSC Code | 85151701 |
| NACRES | NA.24 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H227 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P210-P280-P403+P235-P501-P210e-P280a-P370+P378a-P501a | |||||||||
| PPE | Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US) | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 24/25 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 1 | |||||||||
| RTECS | EK0532000 | |||||||||
| Autoignition Temperature | 395 °C DIN 51794 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29053980 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids | |||||||||
| Hazardous Substances Data | 513-85-9(Hazardous Substances Data) | |||||||||
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg | |||||||||
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2,3-Butanediol price More Price(31)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
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| Sigma-Aldrich | B84904 | 2,3-Butanediol 98% | 513-85-9 | 100g | $200 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 8.18801 | 2,3-Butanediol (mixture of meso- D- and L-form) for synthesis | 513-85-9 | 5ml | $33.5 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 8.18801 | 2,3-Butanediol (mixture of meso- D- and L-form) for synthesis | 513-85-9 | 250ML | $102 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 8.18801 | 2,3-Butanediol (mixture of meso- D- and L-form) for synthesis | 513-85-9 | 1L | $328 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 42038 | 2,3-Butanediol analytical standard, mixture of racemic and meso forms | 513-85-9 | 250mg | $85.3 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
2,3-Butanediol Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Description
2,3-Butanediol(23BD) is the organic compound with the formula (CH3CHOH). It is classified as a vic-diol (glycol). It exists as three stereoisomers, a chiral pair and the meso isomer. All are colorless liquids. Applications include precursors to various plastics and pesticides.
2,3-Butanediol is a commodity chemical usually produced from oil. It can be used as a precursor in the manufacture of a range of chemical products, including the solvents methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), and 1,3-butadiene.
Chemical Properties
viscous colourless liquid, or colourless to white solid
Uses
2,3-Butanediol (2,3-BD) is a promising bulk chemical with a potentially wide range of applications e.g., in the manufacture of printing inks, perfumes, synthetic rubber, fumigants, antifreeze agents, fuel additives, foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals. Its high heating value and ability to increase the octane number of fuels make 2,3-BD a promising drop-in fuel. It can also be converted to methyl-ethyl ketone (MEK), which is considered an effective liquid fuel additive. After combination with MEK and hydrogenation reaction, 2,3-BD can be converted to octane, which is used to produce high-quality aviation fuel.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,3-Butanediol is a butanediol in which hydroxylation is at C-2 and C-3. It is a butanediol, a glycol and a secondary alcohol.
Preparation
2,3-Butanediol is prepared by hydrolysis of 2,3-epoxybutane:
(CH3CH)2O + H2O → CH3(CHOH)2CH3
Reactions
2,3-Butanediol undergo dehydration to form butanone (methyl ethyl ketone):
(CH3CHOH)2 → CH3C(O)CH2CH3 + H2O
It can also undergo deoxydehydration to form butene:
(CH3CHOH)2 + 2 H2 → C4H8 + 2 H2O
General Description
2,3-Butanediol is a chiral compound which is extensively utilized in chemical feedstocks and liquid fuels.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Safety Profile
Mildly toxic by ingestion. See also ETHYLENE GLYCOL. Flammable when exposed to heat or flame. Incompatible with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes
Purification Methods
Recrystallise it from isopropyl ether at low temperature. [Beilstein 1 IV 2524.]
Toxics Screening Level
The Initial Threshold Screening Level for 2,3 butanediol is 15 μg/m3(annual averaging time).
2,3-Butanediol Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
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2026-01-30 | 2,3-Butanediol
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US $10.00 / KG | 1KG | 99% | 10 mt | Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd | |
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US $0.00 / kg | 1kg | 99% | 10000KGS | Shaanxi Dideu New Materials Co. Ltd | |
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2025-09-25 | 2,3-Butanediol
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US $35.00-1.10 / kg | 1kg | 99% | g-kg-tons, free sample is available | Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd |
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- 2,3-Butanediol
513-85-9
- US $10.00 / KG
- 99%
- Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd
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- 2,3-Butanediol
513-85-9
- US $0.00 / kg
- 99%
- Shaanxi Dideu New Materials Co. Ltd
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- 2,3-Butanediol
513-85-9
- US $35.00-1.10 / kg
- 99%
- Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd
