Chemical properties: Colorless viscous liquid. Melting point -18℃, boiling point 238-239℃, 134℃ (1.6kPa), 120℃ (0.4kPa), relative density 0.9941 (20/4℃), refractive index 1.4499, flash point 129℃. Miscible with water, methanol, ethanol, methyl ketone, ethyl acetate, solubility in ether at 25℃ is 11% (weight). Bitter taste.
Uses:
1. Used as an organic synthesis intermediate for the manufacture of polyesters, polyethers and fragrances, etc.
2. Used as a chemical solvent. It can be used to synthesize special polyesters and as a chain extender in polyurethane.