Description

2-Buten-1-Ol is a versatile four-carbon unsaturated alcohol, a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its reactive allylic alcohol structure makes it a valuable building block for creating more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists for applications in catalysis, polymer modification, and the synthesis of flavors and fragrances.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a building block for creating specific aroma compounds and synthetic flavors.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or co-monomer in specialty polymer production and as a modifier for resin systems.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation studies, and as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Buten-1-Ol
CAS No.	504-61-0
Molecular Formula	C4H8O
Molecular Weight	72.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Crotyl Alcohol; (E)-2-Buten-1-ol; (E)-Crotyl Alcohol; 1-Hydroxy-2-butene; 2-Butenol; But-2-en-1-ol; 3-Buten-1-ol (tautomer); Methyl allylcarbinol
EINECS	207-999-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Buten-1-Ol is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Ratio (E/Z)	Reported on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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