1,4 Butane Diol (BDO)
1,4-Butanediol is a colorless liquid with solubility in water and a high boiling point. 1,4-Butanediol is used as a chemical intermediate for tetrahydrofuran, acetylenic chemicals, polyester resins, and plasticizers, as a monomer for polybutylene terephthalate resins, as a chain extender for polyurethane resins, a cross-linking agent in polyurethane elastomers and as a humectant.
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Product overview
1,4-Butanediol is a colorless liquid with solubility in water and a high boiling point. 1,4-Butanediol is used as a chemical intermediate for tetrahydrofuran, acetylenic chemicals, polyester resins, and plasticizers, as a monomer for polybutylene terephthalate resins, as a chain extender for polyurethane resins, a cross-linking agent in polyurethane elastomers and as a humectant.
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Chemical Identifiers
- Chemical Name / Components
- Butane-1,4-diol
- CAS Numbers
- 110-63-4
- EC Number
- 203-786-5
- InChIKey
- WERYXYBDKMZEQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Molecular Formula
- C4H10O2 or HO(CH2)4OH
- Synonyms
- 1,4-Butylene glycol; Tetramethylene glycol; 1,4-Dihydroxybutane; Tetramethylene 1,4-diol; 1,4-BD
Physical Properties
- Physical State
- Liquid
- Color
- Colorless
- Odor
- Almost Odorless
Available Packaging
| Packaging | Product Code |
|---|---|
| 460 # Drum FP | 461462100 |