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HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
110-63-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, oily liquid which is derived from acetylene and formaldehyde by high-pressure synthesis, which is toxic by ingestion, and which is used as a solvent, a humectant, an intermediate for plasticizers or pharmaceuticals, a cross-linking agent in polyurethane elastomers and in the manufacture of tetrahydrofuran and terephthalate plastics.

OBS

butane-1,4-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
110-63-4
CAS number
OBS

butane-1,4-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
110-63-4
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH

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