1, 4-butanediol is a colorless, viscous liquid that reacts with strong oxidants. It is an important basic organic chemical raw material, mainly used in the production of polydibutyl terephthalate (PBT), polyurethane, γ-butyllactone and tetrahydrofuran.Colorless oily liquid. It is miscible with water. Soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone, slightly soluble in ether.Used as chromatographic analysis reagent, also used in organic synthesis
