Product Details
1,4-Butanediol is a colorless, viscous liquid that is highly reactive with strong oxidizing agents. As a key organic chemical compound, it serves as an essential raw material in various industries. It plays a crucial role in the production of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), a high-performance plastic commonly used in automotive and electrical applications.
Additionally, 1,4-butanediol is widely used in the manufacture of polyurethane, a versatile material employed in foams, coatings, and adhesives. It is also integral to the production of γ-butyrolactone, a solvent used in chemical synthesis, and tetrahydrofuran (THF), a solvent with applications in pharmaceuticals and polymers. Owing to its broad industrial applications, 1,4-butanediol is highly valued in the production of these important chemicals, contributing to advances in various manufacturing processes.
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 16 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 230 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.017 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 3.1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.1 hPa (20 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.445(lit.) |
| Fp | 135 °C |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| pka | 14.73±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH | 7-8 (500g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| explosive limit | 1.95-18.3%(V) |
| Water Solubility | Miscible |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| BRN | 1633445 |
| Dielectric constant | 30.0（30℃） |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides. |
| InChIKey | WERYXYBDKMZEQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | -0.88 at 25℃ |
| Surface tension | 45.33mN/m at 298.15K |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 110-63-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,4-Butanediol(110-63-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,4-Butanediol (110-63-4) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-67 |
| Safety Statements | 36-23-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | EK0525000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 698 °F |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29053980 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 110-63-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1525 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg |
