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1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L12632.18
50 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L12632.18
50 g, Each
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Catalog number: L12632.18
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
2425-79-8
IUPAC Name
2-({4-[(oxiran-2-yl)methoxy]butoxy}methyl)oxirane
Molecular Formula
C10H18O4
InChI Key
SHKUUQIDMUMQQK-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
C(CCOCC1CO1)COCC1CO1
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to yellow
Refractive Index
1.4510-1.4585 @ 20°C (non-U.S. specification)
Form
Liquid
Assay (GC)
≥95.0%
Comment
Specification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated

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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Applications
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.
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