| English Name | 2-Butene-1,4-diol |
| English Synonyms | but-2-ene-1,4-diol; 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-butene; (2E)-but-2-ene-1,4-diol; (2Z)-but-2-ene-1,4-diol; (Z)-but-2-ene-1,4-diol; (E)-but-2-ene-1,4-diol |
| CAS Number | 110-64-5 |
| EINECS Number | 203-787-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₈H₁₆O₄ |
| Molecular Weight | 176.2102 |
| InChI | InChI=1/2C4H8O2/c2 * 5-3-1-2-4-6/h2 * 1-2,5-6H,3-4H2/b2-1+;2-1- |
| Molecular Structure | 
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| Melting Point | 7°C |
| Boiling Point | 380°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 189.3°C |
| Water Solubility | 131.4 g/L (at 12 mmHg)* (Note: Unit implied from context) |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.46 × 10⁻⁷ mmHg at 25°C |
| Physicochemical Properties | • Appearance: Colorless liquid • Boiling Point: 84°C • Density: 1.070 g/cm³ • Refractive Index: 1.4770 • Flash Point: 128°C • Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, acetone; insoluble in low aliphatic/aromatic hydrocarbons |
| Applications | Plasticizer for alkyd resins, crosslinker for synthetic resins, fungicide; Used in nylon production, pharmaceuticals, and 1,4-butanediol synthesis |
| Hazard Symbol | 
Xn: Harmful |
| Risk Phrases | R22: Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin |
| Safety Phrases | S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately S36: Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Upstream Raw Materials | Calcium carbide, Formaldehyde |
| Downstream Products | Endosulfan |