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1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether, 96%
Description
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
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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
Solubility
Soluble in water (55,6 g/L at 20°C).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store at room temperature.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 1.049 |
| Boiling Point | 157°C to 158°C (11 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 140°C (284°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.455 |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| Beilstein | 115238 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water (55,6g/L at 20°C). |
| Formula Weight | 202.25 |
| Percent Purity | 96% |
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Safety and Handling
- 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether
RUO – Research Use Only
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