Description

1,4-Butanediol Vinyl Ether is a versatile bifunctional monomer containing both a vinyl ether group and a terminal hydroxyl group, making it a valuable building block in polymer synthesis and organic transformations. This compound is particularly significant for its ability to undergo cationic polymerization and participate in click chemistry reactions, enabling the creation of tailored polymeric materials with specific properties. It is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the pharmaceutical, specialty polymer, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel coatings, adhesives, or functionalized polymers.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Modification: Serves as a reactive diluent and crosslinking agent in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives, enhancing flexibility and cure speed.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of prodrugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its ether and hydroxyl functionalities allow for targeted molecular conjugation.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate for producing surfactants, plasticizers, and other functional chemicals requiring a polyether backbone.
• Dendrimer & Hyperbranched Polymer Production: Utilized as a monomer in the controlled synthesis of complex, branched macromolecular architectures.
• Photoresist & Electronic Materials: Incorporated into formulations for photopolymerizable resins used in microelectronics and 3D printing due to its cationic polymerization characteristics.
• Crosslinking Agent for Polyols: Functions as a co-monomer in polyurethane systems to modify network structure and physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Butanediol Vinyl Ether
CAS No.	17832-28-9
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Butylene Glycol Vinyl Ether; 4-Hydroxybutyl Vinyl Ether; 2-(Vinyloxy)ethanol, homologue; Vinyl 4-hydroxybutyl ether; Butane-1,4-diol monovinyl ether; 4-(Ethenyloxy)butan-1-ol; BDVE
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Butanediol Vinyl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.435 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.98 g/mL

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