Description

1,4-Dichlorobutane is a versatile chlorinated hydrocarbon intermediate essential for organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring reactive chlorine atoms at both ends of a four-carbon chain, makes it a valuable building block for creating more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for use as a key alkylating agent and precursor.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Resin Manufacturing: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as an alkylating agent in laboratory and industrial-scale organic reactions to introduce butylene chains.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel chemical entities.
• Solvent & Extraction Processes: Functions as a solvent in specific chemical processes and extraction procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dichlorobutane
CAS No.	110-56-5
Molecular Formula	C4H8Cl2
Molecular Weight	127.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetramethylene Dichloride; 1,4-DCB; Butane-1,4-diyl dichloride; Dichlorobutane; Tetramethylene Chloride; 1,4-Bis(chloromethyl)ethane; DCB
EINECS	203-780-7

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dichlorobutane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	1.14 - 1.16 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.454 - 1.456

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.