1,3-Butanediol

1,3-Butanediol

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Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jul 2026

1,3-Butanediol is an organic compound and a chiral diol with the chemical formula CH3CH(OH)CH2CH2OH. It is a colorless, bittersweet, water-soluble liquid that is one of four common structural isomers of butanediol. The compound is commonly used as a solvent for food flavorings, a co-monomer in polyurethane and polyester resins, and as an alcohol substitute known as Ketohol.

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  1. Timothy FerrissNegativeJul 16, 2026· The Tim Ferriss Show

    Some people hypothesize that 1,3-butanediol can cause liver toxicity.

    “Some people believe that that can produce liver toxicity.”

    Listen at 44:12

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