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Product Description：

1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is a colorless viscous liquid widely used in the chemical and fine chemical industries. It is not only an important basic organic chemical raw material, but also a multifunctional chemical intermediate with a wide range of industrial applications. BDO can react with strong oxidants, showing its diverse chemical properties and application potential.

Main Application Areas：

1. Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT):

BDO is the basic raw material for the production of PBT engineering plastics and PBT fibers. As one of the five most promising engineering plastics, PBT has excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance and is widely used in electronics, automobile manufacturing and consumer products.

2. Tetrahydrofuran (THF):

BDO (1,4-butanediol) is the main raw material for the production of THF. THF is an important organic solvent widely used in coatings, cleaning agents and pharmaceutical industries. Through polymerization, THF can produce polytetramethylene glycol ether (PTMEG), which is the basic raw material for the production of high-elastic spandex (Lycra fiber), which is widely used in high-elastic knitted products such as advanced sportswear and swimwear.

3. Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL):

BDO (1,4-butanediol) is also a raw material for the production of GBL. GBL is further used to synthesize 2-pyrrolidone and N-methylpyrrolidone, which play an important role in the production of high value-added products such as vinylpyrrolidone and polyvinylpyrrolidone, and are widely used in the fields of pesticides, medicines and cosmetics.

Polyurethane (PU):

4. In the polyurethane industry, BDO (1,4-butanediol) acts as a chain extender and cross-linker, significantly enhancing the performance of polyurethane elastomers. These polyurethane elastomers are widely used in industries such as automobiles, construction and textiles, providing excellent elasticity and durability.

Humectants and plasticizers:

BDO has excellent moisturizing properties and is used in cosmetics and personal care products. At the same time, it is also an important intermediate in the production of plasticizers, which play a role in enhancing flexibility in the plastics and rubber industries.

1. Chemical intermediates: 1,4-Butanediol is used as an intermediate for a variety of acetylene chemicals, promoting the diversification of fine chemical products.

2. Solvents and crosslinkers: 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is used as a crosslinker in industrial solvents and polyurethane elastomers to improve the chemical stability and mechanical strength of the products.

3. Pharmaceutical field: 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) plays an important role in drug synthesis and the production of pharmaceutical intermediates.

Summary

1,4-Butanediol has become an indispensable and important raw material in the chemical industry due to its versatility and wide range of applications. Whether in the production of engineering plastics, solvents, moisturizers or polyurethane elastomers, BDO has demonstrated its unique value and unlimited application potential. Through continuous innovation and technological progress, 1,4-Butanediol will continue to provide high-quality solutions for various industries and help the development of global industry.

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Packaging specifications: Packed in aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized iron drums or plastic drums, or stored and transported in tanker trucks according to the regulations for flammable and toxic substances.