(Z)-2-Butene-1,4-diol (CAS 6117-80-2), also known as cis-2-Butene-1,4-diol or 1,4-Butenediol, is a versatile C4 unsaturated aliphatic diol with ≥99.0% purity and ≥97.0% cis content.
It is the essential raw material for industrial Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine/Pyridoxine HCl) synthesis via the Diels-Alder cycloaddition route, used by major global vitamin manufacturers.
Key Applications:
- Vitamin B6 Synthesis — Pyridoxine production (Diels-Alder route)
- Pharmaceutical Intermediate — Antiviral agents (Oxetanocin A), MRI contrast agent standards (Gadobutrol)
- Agrochemical Intermediate — Crop protection agent precursor
- Polymer & Resin Chemistry — Crosslinker for alkyd/synthetic resins; biodegradable polycarbonate monomer
- Specialty Chemicals — Antioxidants, lithium battery & LCD additives
Specifications:
- Assay (1,4-Butenediol): ≥99.0%
- 1,4-Butanediol: ≤0.60%
- 1,4-Butynediol: ≤0.20%
- Cis Content: ≥97.0%
- Water Content: ≤0.3%
Packaging: ISO Tank (25,000 kg) / IBC (1,000 kg) / Drum (200 kg)
Transport: Non-dangerous goods (ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA)