1,4-Butanediol Vinyl Ether/Hydroxybutyl Vinyl Ether/HBVE CAS 17832-28-9

Product name:Hydroxybutyl vinyl ether

Synonyms:1,4-Butanediol monovinyl ether; 1,4-Butanediol vinyl ether; HBVE

CAS:17832-28-9

MF:C6H12O2

MW:116.16

EINECS:241-793-5

Density:0.939 g/ml

Melting point:-33°C

Boiling point:95°C

Packaging:1 L/bottle, 25 L/drum, 200 L/drum

Hydroxybutyl vinyl ether(HBVE) is an important organic compound widely used in the synthesis of polymer materials and organic synthesis intermediates. The following are its main application areas:
Synthesis of polymer materials:
As a monomer, HBVE can copolymerize with other monomers to form polymers with specific properties, which are widely used in coatings, adhesives, plastic products, and fiber materials. The hydroxyl and vinyl structures it contains give it excellent polymerization activity in fields such as polycarboxylate superplasticizers and terminal vinyl polyethers. ‌
Organic synthesis intermediates:
HBVE can be converted into aldehyde compounds, and under Swern oxidation reaction conditions, its hydroxyl group can be oxidized to aldehyde group, which can be further used to synthesize other fine chemicals. In addition, its vinyl ether structure can also serve as an intermediate in other organic reactions.
Industrial applications:
As an industrial raw material, HBVE is commonly used in the preparation of fine chemicals such as surfactants and cationic resins, and may involve areas such as concrete additives in the construction industry.