Description

3-Buten-1-ol is a versatile four-carbon unsaturated primary alcohol, also known as allyl carbinol. This compound serves as a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis, featuring both a terminal hydroxyl group and a reactive vinyl group. It is primarily utilized in the production of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced polymer materials for industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups or chain extensions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key synthon for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or co-monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins, imparting specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for various chemical transformations, including chain elongation, cyclization, and the introduction of allylic functionality.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in the synthesis of certain herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as an intermediate for producing specific aroma chemicals and esters.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: A useful substrate in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Buten-1-ol
CAS No.	627-27-0
Molecular Formula	C4H8O
Molecular Weight	72.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Buten-1-ol; But-3-en-1-ol; 3-Butene-1-ol; Allylcarbinol; Homoallyl alcohol; Vinyl carbinol; 3-Butenol; UN 1987; 1-Hydroxy-3-butene
EINECS	210-985-0

Quality Control

Our 3-Buten-1-ol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, IR, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles to meet your specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.425
Density (20°C)	0.83 - 0.85 g/mL

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