Description
Common Name : 1,4-Butanediol
CAS Number : 110-63-4
Molecular Formula : C4H10O2
Molecular Weight : 90.121
Density : 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point : 228.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point : 20 °C
Flash Point : 105.9±13.0 °C
Exact Mass : 90.068077
PSA : 40.46000
LogP : -1.02
Vapour density : 3.1 (vs air)
Vapour Pressure : 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction : 1.441
Stability : Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides.
Water Solubility : Miscible
1,4-Butanediol is a colorless viscous liquid that can react with strong oxidants. It is an important basic organic chemical raw material, mainly used in the production of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyurethane, γ-butyrolactone and tetrahydrofuran.
Chemical analysis reagent, used as gas chromatography stationary liquid. Used as solvent, non-toxic antifreeze agent, food emulsifier, hygroscopic agent, used in organic synthesis. Pharmaceutical and food industries
Solvent. Wetting agent. Intermediate of plasticizer. Crosslinking agent for the manufacture of polyurethane elastomers. Organic synthesis. Manufacture of tetrahydrofuran.