Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 05:21:06 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:03 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0034217
Metabolite Identification
Common Name1,2-butandiol
Description1,2-butandiol is a diol compound classified as a metabolite in the chemical class of alcohols. Its chemical structure features two hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a four-carbon chain, making it a symmetrical molecule with potential for various chemical interactions. In biochemical pathways, 1,2-butandiol can be involved in metabolic processes, including its detection in studies examining the metabolic profiles of endotoxic rats, where it was found to differ significantly from sham controls (PMID:25170570 ). Additionally, it serves as a linker in synthetic chemistry, exemplified by its use in the preparation of a benzo[f]imidazo[1,5b]-isoquinoline derivative, showcasing its versatility in organic synthesis (PMID:17067956 ). Furthermore, its interactions in ionic solutions have been explored, revealing its role in influencing the thermodynamic properties of binary room temperature ionic liquids (PMID:29577141 ). Overall, 1,2-butandiol plays a multifaceted role in both chemical synthesis and biological contexts, reflecting its importance as a metabolite and reagent in various scientific fields.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
1,2-(Dihydroxy)butaneChEBI
1,2-ButandiolChEBI
1,2-ButanediolChEBI
1,2-Butylene glycolChEBI
1,2-DihydroxybutaneChEBI
alpha-Butylene glycolChEBI
alpha-ButyleneglycolChEBI
Ethylethylene glycolChEBI
a-Butylene glycolGenerator
Α-butylene glycolGenerator
a-ButyleneglycolGenerator
Α-butyleneglycolGenerator
Molecular FormulaC4H10O2
Average Mass90.121
Monoisotopic Mass90.068079564
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H10O2/c1-2-4(6)3-5/h4-6H,2-3H2,1H3
InChI KeyBMRWNKZVCUKKSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N