Description

1,4-Dichloro-2-Butanol is a versatile chlorinated alcohol intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a hydroxyl group and two chlorine atoms, makes it a valuable building block for the production of more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and cyclization reactions to construct heterocyclic compounds and complex organic structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in laboratory settings for method development and the creation of novel chemical entities.
• Surface Active Agent Precursor: Can be used in the synthesis of surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dichloro-2-Butanol
CAS No.	2419-74-1
Molecular Formula	C4H8Cl2O
Molecular Weight	143.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dichlorobutan-2-ol; 2-Butanol, 1,4-dichloro-; sym-Dichloro-sec-butyl alcohol; 1,4-Dichloro-2-hydroxybutane; NSC 60530; Butylene chlorohydrin; 1,4-DCB
EINECS	219-341-6

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dichloro-2-Butanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.20 - 1.25
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480

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