2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol

Structural formula
General
Surname	2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol
other names	2-butyl-2-ethylpropane-1,3-diol 3,3-bis (hydroxymethyl) heptane BEPG
Molecular formula	C 9 H 20 O 2
Brief description	white crystals
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 115-84-4 EC number 204-111-7 ECHA InfoCard 100.003.738 PubChem 61038 Wikidata Q15632773
properties
Molar mass	160.25 g mol −1
Physical state	firmly
density	0.97 g cm −3
Melting point	41 ° C
boiling point	264 ° C
solubility	sparingly soluble in water (8.8 g l −1 at 20 ° C)
safety instructions
GHS labeling of hazardous substances Caution H and P phrases H: 319 P: 264-280-305 + 351 + 338-337 + 313
Toxicological data	5040 mg kg −1 ( LD 50 ,  rat ,  oral ) 3810 mg kg −1 ( LD 50 ,  rabbit ,  transdermal )
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

2-Butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol is a chemical compound from the group of diols , which is used as a repellent against insects in the form of clothing impregnation. It is also used for the production of polyesters , polyurethanes , adhesives and sealants .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g h} Entry on 2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on October 9, 2013(JavaScript required) .
2. ↑ ^{a b} data sheet from Kyōwa Hakkō (PDF; 137 kB)
3. ↑ Military Preventive Medicine: Mobilization and Deployment, Vol 1.Chapter 22: Personal Protection Measures Against Arthropods , p. 511.
4. ↑ Entry 2-ETHYL-2-BUTYL-1,3-PROPANEDIOL at chemicalland21.com, accessed on November 16, 2013.