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1,3-Butanediol

1,3-Butanediol
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Synonyms: 1,3 Butylene Glycol, 1,3-Dihydroxybutane
Chemical Formula: C4H10O2
CAS Number: 107-88-0
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Shanghai Dingwujin Chemical Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of 1,3-butanediol in China. We are committed to the chemical distribution across Central & Eastern Europe and Ukraine. We warmly welcome you to wholesale customized 1,3-butanediol made in China here from our factory.

 

Products Description

Introduction

1,3-Butanediol is an organic compound that exists as a colourless viscous liquid with a faint bittersweet flavour. Hygroscopic and miscible with water, ethanol, acetone and butanone, it cannot dissolve in aliphatic hydrocarbons, benzene, toluene and carbon tetrachloride. On heating, it fully dissolves nylon and partially dissolves shellac and rosin. While flammable, the chemical does not corrode most metals.

Characteristics

Molar Weight 90.122 g/mol
Melting Point -54 °C
Boiling Point 203-204 °C
Flash Point 121°C
Forms Liquid (clear)

Product Grades

Industrial Grade

Colorless clear liquid with controlled impurities and good water solubility. Application: resin synthesis, coating, antifreeze, ink solvent.

Cosmetic Grade

Rectified material with qualified heavy metals and volatile contents. Application: moisturizer and preservative booster for personal care products.

Pharmaceutical Grade

Compliant with pharmacopoeia standards with qualified microbial indexes. Application: pharmaceutical excipient, ointment solvent.

Electronic Grade

Ultra-low metal ions and particle residues. Application: electronic component cleaning, PCB processing.

Reagent Grade

Meets laboratory reagent standards. Application: organic synthesis, chromatographic analysis.

Standard stock items are industrial grade. For special-grade orders, please contact us for full documentation.

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Flavouring Agent
  • Solvents
  • Skin Care Products
  • Automotive
  • Personal Care
  • Cosmetic Products
  • Beauty Products
  • Anti-ageing Products
  • Polyesters

Industries

1,3 Butylene Glycol Used in Polymer Materials

1,3 Butylene glycol acts as a plasticiser in plastics, rubber, and resins. It lowers intermolecular forces, improving flexibility, processability, and durability of finished products.

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1,3-Dihydroxybutane Used in Automotive Industry

● Cooling systems: Added to antifreeze for its low freezing point, preventing coolant from freezing.
● Paints & coatings: Enhances flexibility and processing.
● Seating: In polyurethane synthesis, reacts with isocyanates to produce polymers with excellent wear resistance, elasticity, and mechanical strength for foams, adhesives, and coatings.

1,3-Butanediol Used in Pharmaceuticals Industry

Key intermediate for synthesising 1,3-dichloropropane, 1,3-butanediamine, 1,3-butadial, etc., which can be used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrances. Also serves as a low-toxicity, stable solvent in ointments and injections.

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1,3 Butylene Glycol Used in Animal Feed Industry

1,3 Butylene Glycol is added as a flavouring agent to stimulate appetite. 1,3 Butylene Glycol can be used in poultry and swine feed as performance enhancer to promote animal growth and weight gain. This alcohol can also be used as energy source for dairy cows and finishing pigs.

1,3-Butanediol Used in New Energy Batteries

Used as a plasticiser in anode slurries to improve wetting properties, enhancing electrode production yield.

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1,3-Butanediol Used in Food Industry

Employed as an antimicrobial agent in dairy and meat products to extend shelf life.

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