Description

1,4-Diacetoxybutane is a versatile diester compound, also known as 1,4-Butanediol diacetate, valued for its role as a high-purity chemical intermediate and solvent. Its bifunctional structure makes it a critical building block in the synthesis of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals, offering reliable performance and consistent quality. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking a stable and reactive intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Polymer & Plasticizer Production: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of polyesters and as a precursor for specialty plasticizers.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a protecting group for diols or as a reagent in acetylation reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Solvent & Reaction Medium: Employed as a solvent for resins, cellulose derivatives, and in various chemical processes requiring a high-boiling ester.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized as an intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Functions as a precursor or solvent in the synthesis of certain aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Diacetoxybutane
CAS No.	33934-62-2
Molecular Formula	C8H14O4
Molecular Weight	174.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Butanediol diacetate; Butane-1,4-diyl diacetate; Tetramethylene diacetate; BDO diacetate; 1,4-Bis(acetoxy)butane; Acetic acid, 1,4-butanediyl ester; Butylene diacetate
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Diacetoxybutane is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC and HPLC to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are provided with every 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, strong oxidizers, and heat sources. The product is compatible with most organic solvents but should be stored separately from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.425
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/mL

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