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DESCRIPTION:
Butanediol is a primary alcohol, and an organic compound, with the formula HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH.
Butanediol is a colorless viscous liquid.
Butanediol is one of four stable isomers of butanediol.
CAS NUMBER: 110-63-4
EC NUMBER: 203-786-5
MOLECULAR FORMULA: HO(CH₂)₄OH
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 90.12 g/mol
DESCRIPTION:
Butanediol appears as odorless colorless liquid or solid (depending upon temperature).
Butanediol is mainly used for the production of other organic chemicals, particularly the solvent oxolane.
Butanediol has a role as a neurotoxin, a protic solvent and a prodrug.
Butanediol is a butanediol and a glycol.
Butanediol is a chemical.
Butanediol's used as a source of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a recreational drug with euphoric and sedative effects.
Butanediol is a straight chain glycol with hydroxyl groups on both ends.
Butanediol is used as a raw material for high performance polyester and polyurethane resins as well as for industrial chemicals like tetrahydrofuran and gamma-butyrolactone.
Butanediol is an important raw material in manufacturing spandex, plastics, elastic fibers, and films.
Butanediol is an important raw material in manufacturing plastics, elastic fibers, and films.
Butanediol is a bifunctional, primary alcohol that is produced by a variety of methods, mainly from petrochemicals.
Butanediol is also used in the manufacture of gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and polyurethane elastomers.
Butanediol is an industrial chemical, and is illicitly used as a substitute to gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB).
Butanediol is an industrial chemical intermediate that is used to make other industrial chemicals.
Butanediol has no household applications and is not available at retail to walk-in customers.
Butanediol is typically diverted by being sold as a cleaner or paint-stripper.
Butanediol is efficiently converted into GHB in the body.
Butanediol is not typically used as a chemical precursor for clandestine manufacturing of GHB.
Butanediol has the molecular formula C4H10O2 and the molecular weight 90.12 g/mol.
Butanediol is a colorless, viscous liquid.
Butanediol is commonly used as a solvent in the chemical industry to manufacture gamma-butyrolactone and elastic fibers like spandex.
Butanediol is used as a cross-linking agent for thermoplastic urethanes, polyester plasticizers, paints and coatings.
Butanediol undergoes dehydration in the presence of phosphoric acid yielded teterahydrofuran, which is an important solvent used for various applications.
Butanediol acts an intermediate and is used to manufacture polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polyurethane (PU).
Butanediol finds application as an industrial cleaner and a glue remover.
Butanediol is a colorless viscous liquid diol that can be obtained by 4 different processes.
Butanediol is used in a broad spectrum of applications in the chemical industry; amongst others in the manufacturing of technical plastics, polyurethanes, solvents, electronic chemicals and elastic fibres.
The hydroxyl function of each end group of the Butanediol reacts with different mono- and bifunctional reagents.
Butanediol is also a building block for the synthesis of polyesterpolyols and polyetherpolyols.
Butanediol is a chemical that is used to make floor stripper, paint thinner, and other solvent products.
Butanediol's illegal to sell butanediol for use as medicine. Nevertheless, butanediol is sometimes used as a substitute for other illegal substances such as gamma butyrolactone (GBL) and gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB).
Unfortunately, butanediol is just as dangerous as GBL and GHB.
Butanediol is a non-corrosive, colorless, high boiling liquid with a low order of toxicity.
Butanediol is completely soluble in water, most alcohols, esters, ketones, glycol ethers and acetates, but may be immiscible or partially miscible in common aliphatic and aromatic/chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Butanediol is produced by Lyondell Chemical Company in a proprietary, multi-step reaction from propylene oxide.
Butanediol is a versatile chemical intermediate because of its terminal, primary hydroxyl groups and its hydrophobic and chemical resistant nature.
Butanediol is used to manufacture polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).
Butanediol is also compatible with several other thermoplastics which enables a compounder to tailor a polymer alloy to an end user’s specifications.
Butanediol is a key component of thermoplastic copolyester elastomers.
These elastomers rely upon Butanediol to provide crystallinity which in turn provides elasticity and resilience to these terephthalate-based polyesters.
In polyurethane applications, Butanediol is primarily used as a component of polyesters or as a chain extender.
In addition, these materials have good mechanical properties over a broad temperature range, as well as good flex and abrasion resistance.
As a chain extender with MDI systems, Butanediol provides a good balance between hardness and low temperature flexibility.
On comparison to other diols, Butanediol combines the best attributes of hydroxyl reactivity, linearity and overall system compatibility to build in the proper crystallinity required in the polyurethane hard segment.
Butanediol systems provides a lower exposure hazard than MOCA/TDI systems.
Butanediol is used as a chain extender for thermoplastic urethane elastomers.
Butanediol yields crystalline urethane domains which readily melt and flow at elevated temperatures but phase separate at ambient temperatures in order to yield tough elastomeric networks.
Cast urethane elastomers continue to be a major end use of Butanediol because of overall consistency and reliability.
Current applications of Butanediol-based urethane elastomers include automotive front and rear end fascia, bumpers, fenders and spoilers.
Urethane RIM elastomers using Butanediol allow design freedom and parts consolidation with large, complex shapes.
Butanediol-based polyester plasticizers impart superior compatibility with vinyl polymers while providing non-migrating characteristics.
In addition, polyesters based upon Butanediol have excellent oxidation resistance and good low temperature flexibility.
Butanediol is a versatile liquid diol intermediate with reactive primary hydroxyl functionality and a linear structure that lends itself to formulating polyurethane elastomers with a superior balance of properties and cost.
Butanediol is a chiral compound that belongs to the group of organic compounds called diols.
Butanediol is used in the fermentation of Candida parapsilosis and other yeast species to produce enantiomerically pure (S)-(-)-1,3-butanediol.
Butanediol is the organic compound with the formula HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH.
Butanediol is derived from butane by placement of alcohol groups at each end of the chain.
Butanediol is one of four stable isomers of butanediol.
Butanediol is used industrially as a solvent and in the manufacture of some types of plastics and fibers.
In organic chemistry, Butanediol is used for the synthesis of γ-butyrolactone (GBL).
In the presence of phosphoric acid and high temperature, Butanediol dehydrates to the important solvent tetrahydrofuran.
At about 200 °C in the presence of soluble ruthenium catalysts, the diol undergoes dehydrogenation to form butyrolactone.
Butanediol exerts effects similar to γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), which is a metabolic product of 1,4-butanediol.
Butanediol is used to manufacture various acetylenic chemicals used in everything from apparel to electronics to lube oils to hairsprays.
Butanediol is used industrially as a solvent and in the manufacture of some types of plastics and fibers.
Butanediol is a colorless, viscous liquid derived from butane by placement of alcohol groups at each end of its molecular chain and is one of four stable isomers of butanediol.
The hydroxyl function of each end group of the Butanediol reacts with different mono- and bifunctional reagents: for example with dicarboxylic acids to polyesters, with diisocyanates to polyurethanes, or with phosgene to polycarbonates.
Butanediol is a high-quality intermediate.
Butanediol and its derivatives are widely used for producing plastics, solvents, electronic chemicals and elastic fibers.
Butanediol is also a building block for the synthesis of polyesterpolyols and polyetherpolyols.
Butanediol is used in a broad spectrum of applications in the chemical industry; amongst others in the manufacturing of technical plastics, polyurethanes, solvents, electronic chemicals and elastic fibres.
Butanediol is used in the synthesis of epothilones, a new class of cancer drugs.
Butanediol is also used in the stereoselective synthesis of (-)-Brevisamide.
Butanediol's largest use is within tetrahydrofuran (THF) production, used to make polytetramethylene ether glycol, which goes mainly into spandex fibers, urethane elastomers, and copolyester ethers.
Butanediol is commonly used as a solvent in the chemical industry to manufacture gamma-butyrolactone and elastic fibers like spandex.
Butanediol is used as a cross-linking agent for thermoplastic urethanes, polyester plasticizers, paints and coatings.
Butanediol undergoes dehydration in the presence of phosphoric acid yielded teterahydrofuran, which is an important solvent used for various applications.
Butanediol acts an intermediate and is used to manufacture polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polyurethane (PU).
Butanediol finds application as an industrial cleaner and a glue remover.
Butanediol is also used as a plasticiser, as a carrier solvent in printing ink, a cleaning agent, an adhesive, in agricultural and veterinary chemicals and in coatings.
USES:
Butanediol is used industrially as a solvent and in the manufacture of some types of plastics, elastic fibers and polyurethanes.
In organic chemistry, Butanediol is used for the synthesis of γ-butyrolactone (GBL). In the presence of phosphoric acid and high temperature, it dehydrates to the important solvent tetrahydrofuran.
At about 200 °C in the presence of soluble ruthenium catalysts, the diol undergoes dehydrogenation to form butyrolactone.
Butanediol is used to synthesize 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether which is then used as a reactive diluent for epoxy resins.
-Coatings
-ink
-adhesives
-plastics
-rubber
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
-Boiling point: 228 °C (1013 hPa)
-Density: 1.02 g/cm3 (20 °C)
-Explosion limit: 1.95 - 18.3 %(V)
-Flash point: 134 °C
-Ignition temperature: 385 °C
-Melting Point: 16 °C
-pH value: 7 - 8 (500 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
-Vapor pressure: <0.1 hPa (20 °C)
-Viscosity kinematic: 83.2 mm2/s (20 °C)
APPLICATION:
Butanediol can be used as a reactant to prepare:
-Homoallyl alcohol and tetrahydrofuran via vapor-phase dehydration using ZrO2 as a catalyst.
-Poly(Butanediol succinate) polymer by reacting with succinic anhydride.
-Biodegradable homopolyesters by treating with succinic acid and adipic acid via esterification and deglycolization reaction.
-Poly(1,4-butyl sebacate) by polyesterification reaction with sebacic acid or its derivatives.
SOLUBILITY:
Butanediol is miscible with water, ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide and glycol ethers.
Slightly miscible with diethyl ether.
Immiscible with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
HOW DOES IT WORK:
Butanediol is converted to gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in the body.
Butanediol also stimulates growth hormone secretion.
FIRST AID MEASURES:
-EYES:
First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present.
Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center.
Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician.
Immiediately transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms develop.
-SKIN:
Immiediately flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing.
Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water.
If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, Immiediately call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
-INHALATION:
Immiediately leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air.
If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital.
Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere.
Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
-INGESTION:
If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and Immiediately call a hospital or poison control center.
Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician.
If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body.
SPECIFICATION:
-Melting Point: 19 °C
-Boiling Point: 228 °C
-Flash point: 138 °C
-Specific Gravity (20/20): 1.02
-Refractive Index: 1.45
-Solubility in water: Completely miscible
-Solubility (soluble in): Alcohol
-Solubility (very slightly): Ether
STORAGE:
Store below +30°C.
SPECIFICATION:
-Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
-Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.015 - 1.016
-Water (K. F.): ≤ 0.30 %
-Identity (IR): passes test
PROPERTIES:
-Molecular Weight: 90.12
-XLogP3: -0.8
-Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
-Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
-Rotatable Bond Count: 3
-Exact Mass: 90.068079557 -
-Monoisotopic Mass: 90.068079557
-Topological Polar Surface Area: 40.5 Ų
-Heavy Atom Count: 6
-Complexity: 17.5
-Isotope Atom Count: 0
-Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
-Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
-Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
-Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
-Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
-Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
PROPERTIES:
-form: solid or viscous liquid
-autoignition temp.: 698 °F
-refractive index: n20/D 1.445 (lit.)
-bp: 230 °C (lit.)
-mp: 16 °C (lit.)
-density: 1.017 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SYNONYM:
Butane-1,4-diol
110-63-4
1,4-Butylene glycol
Tetramethylene glycol
1,4-Dihydroxybutane
1,4-Tetramethylene glycol
Tetramethylene 1,4-diol
Sucol B
1,4-BD
DIOL 14B
HO(CH2)4OH
NSC 406696
HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH
7XOO2LE6G3
CHEBI:41189
NSC-406696
DSSTox_CID_4666
Agrisynth B1D
DSSTox_RID_77492
DSSTox_GSID_24666
BDO
BU1
CAS-110-63-4
CCRIS 5984
HSDB 1112
MFCD00002968
UNII-7XOO2LE6G3
BRN 1633445
AI3-07553
4-hydroxybutanol
1,4butanediol
1.4-butanedio
Dabco BDO
1,4-butandiol
1,4-butane diol
1,4-butane-diol
butane 1,4-diol
butane diol-1,4
butane-1-4-diol
1,4- butandiol
Butan-1.4-diol
1.4 - butanediol
1,4 butylene glycol
1,4-Butanediol, 99%
WLN: Q4Q
4-01-00-02515
MLS001061198
CHEMBL171623
1,4-BUTANEDIOL
DTXSID2024666
1,4-BUTANEDIOL
HMS3039N12
ZINC1599375
Tox21_202245
Tox21_303040
NSC406696
STL283940
AKOS000118735
1,4-Butanediol, for synthesis, 98%
CS-W016669
DB01955
1,4-Butanediol, ReagentPlus(R), 99%
NCGC00090733-01
NCGC00090733-02
NCGC00257119-01
NCGC00259794-01
BP-21418
SMR000677930
1,4-Butanediol, ReagentPlus(R), >=99%
B0680
FT-0606811
F71206
1,4-Butanediol, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%
Q161521
J-503971
J-512798
F0001-0222
