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1,4-Butanediol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
1,4-Butanediol is commonly used as a solvent in the chemical industry to manufacture gamma-butyrolactone and elastic fibers like spandex. It is used as a cross-linking agent for thermoplastic urethanes, polyester plasticizers, paints and coatings. It undergoes dehydration in the presence of phosphoric acid yielded teterahydrofuran, which is an important solvent used for various applications. It acts an intermediate and is used to manufacture polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polyurethane (PU). It finds application as an industrial cleaner and a glue remover.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
1,4-Butanediol is commonly used as a solvent in the chemical industry to manufacture gamma-butyrolactone and elastic fibers like spandex. It is used as a cross-linking agent for thermoplastic urethanes, polyester plasticizers, paints and coatings. It undergoes dehydration in the presence of phosphoric acid yielded teterahydrofuran, which is an important solvent used for various applications. It acts an intermediate and is used to manufacture polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polyurethane (PU). It finds application as an industrial cleaner and a glue remover.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide and glycol ethers. Slightly miscible with diethyl ether. Immiscible with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 19°C to 20°C |
| Density | 1.017 |
| Boiling Point | 229°C to 230°C |
| Flash Point | 135°C (275°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.446 |
| Quantity | 1000 g |
| Beilstein | 1633445 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water,ethanol,dimethyl sulfoxide and glycol ethers. Slightly miscible with diethyl ether. Immiscible with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. |
| Formula Weight | 90.12 |
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Safety and Handling
- 1,4-Butanediol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,4-Butanediol
RUO – Research Use Only