Butanediol intermediate
Butanediol intermediate reactive sites are its hydroxyl groups, which undergo all the typical reactions of alcohols. In addition to the condensation reactions noted above, it can be converted to simple esters, halides, dehydrated to tetrahydrofuran (THF) and dehydrogenated to gammabutyrolactone.
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Polyester Manufacturing
Adipic acid to yield polyesters with biodegradablility characterisitcs. Terephthalic acid to produce polybutylene terephthalate (PBT).
- Reactivity
Polyurethane Manufacturing
Butanediol is used mainly as a co-monomer in classical diol-condensation reactions. Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) yielding polyurethane foams, elastomers and adhesives.
- Reactivity
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Formulations and Solution Properties
| Boiling point: | 228°C |
| Vapor pressure: | <0.075mm Hg @ 24°C |
| Flash point: | 139°C |
| Viscosity: | 71.5 cP @ 25°C |
| Specific gravity: | 1.017 @ 25°C |
Butanediol intermediate chemical structure
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General Manufacturing
Polyester Manufacturing, Polyurethane Manufacturing
Condensation Monomer, Reaction Solvent, Solvent