The wide range of applications for 1,4-butanediol (BDO)

1,4-butanediol, commonly abbreviated as BDO, is an important fine chemical product widely used in solvents, pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, curing agents, fibers, and engineering plastics. Thanks to BDO's unique physical and chemical properties, BDO is applied in various fields.

1. BDO in the plastics and resin field:

1,4-butanediol (BDO) is a fundamental raw material for the production of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) engineering plastics and PBT fibers. PBT plastics, known for their excellent properties, are mainly used in the electronics and automotive industries. Additionally, 1,4-butanediol (BDO) is a core material for synthesizing polyurethanes, which are essential in the manufacturing of foam plastics and polyether high-performance elastomers.

2. BDO in the fiber field:

1,4-butanediol (BDO) can be polymerized with THF to produce polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), which is a basic raw material for producing spandex fibers (Lycra fibers). Spandex is mainly used in the production of high-elasticity knitwear such as advanced sportswear and swimsuits.

3. BDO in the pharmaceutical field:

BDO is an intermediate for synthesizing various drugs. In the pharmaceutical field, BDO is mainly used for the production of 1,4-butanediol valerate and other important pharmaceutical intermediates.

4. BDO in the pesticide field:

BDO can be used as a raw material for insecticides and herbicides, playing a role in agricultural production.

5. BDO in other fields:

BDO has many downstream products, such as tetrahydrofuran (THF), γ-butyrolactone (GBL), and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), which are also significant in their respective application areas.

With the continuous development of China's chemical and plastic industries, the market demand for 1,4-butanediol is expected to grow steadily, and the future applications of 1,4-butanediol will become even more widespread. Aosen New Material is a professional and reliable supplier of BDO. Aosen provide customers with good quality and cheap Bio-based BDO, feel free to contact us for sample!