1,3-butylene glycol

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(¦wən ¦thrē ′byüd·ə′lēn ′glī′köl)

(organic chemistry) HOCH₂CH₂CH(OH)CH₃ A viscous, colorless, hygroscopic liquid; soluble in water and alcohol; used as a solvent, food additive, and flavoring, and for plasticizers and polyurethanes.

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