Description

Butane-1,4-Diyl Diacetoacetate is a versatile bifunctional acetoacetate ester, serving as a key reactive intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to act as a cross-linking agent and a building block for polymers and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, coatings, and pharmaceutical intermediate industries seeking to develop products with specific performance characteristics.

Application

• Cross-linking Agent for Polymers: Used to introduce reactive sites for curing in acrylic and polyurethane resin systems, enhancing film hardness and chemical resistance.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Coating Formulations: Imparts improved adhesion, flexibility, and weatherability in high-performance industrial and automotive coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Michael addition and Knoevenagel condensation reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Adhesive and Sealant Chemistry: Modifies properties such as cure speed and final bond strength in reactive adhesive systems.
• Metal Complexation Agent: Can act as a ligand or chelating agent in catalytic processes and metal surface treatments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butane-1,4-Diyl Diacetoacetate
CAS No.	13018-41-2
Molecular Formula	C12H18O6
Molecular Weight	258.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Butanediol Diacetoacetate; Tetramethylene Diacetoacetate; Acetoacetic Acid 1,4-Butylene Ester; 1,4-Bis(acetoacetoxy)butane; Butane-1,4-diyl bis(3-oxobutanoate); 3-Oxobutanoic Acid 1,4-Butanediyl Ester; BDDA
EINECS	235-876-7

Quality Control

Our Butane-1,4-Diyl Diacetoacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for industrial and fine chemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (Titration)	≤ 0.1% (as acetic acid)

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