Description

1,2,3,4-Diepoxybutane is a versatile bifunctional epoxide compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its high reactivity, stemming from two epoxide groups, makes it an essential cross-linking agent and intermediate for creating polymers, resins, and fine chemicals. This product is particularly valuable for research and industrial applications in pharmaceuticals, polymer chemistry, and materials science where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Cross-linking Agent: Used in the production of epoxy resins, adhesives, and coatings to enhance thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to modify and functionalize polymers, improving properties like chemical resistance and adhesion.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Utilized in biochemical research for linking biomolecules due to its reactivity with nucleophiles like amines and thiols.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including surfactants and plasticizers.
• Laboratory Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4-Diepoxybutane
CAS No.	298-18-0
Molecular Formula	C4H6O2
Molecular Weight	86.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2:3,4-Diepoxybutane; Butadiene Diepoxide; BDE; DL-Diepoxybutane; Erythritol Anhydride; 2,2'-Bioxirane; 1,2,3,4-Diepoxybutane (mixture of isomers); L-Diepoxybutane
EINECS	206-060-9

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4-Diepoxybutane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and our quality protocols are designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial-scale applications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.10 - 1.15
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445

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