2-butene-1,4-diol

2-Butene-1,4-diol (CAS 110-64-5), also known commercially as Agrisynth B2D and 1,4-dihydroxy-2-butene, is a bifunctional allylic diol used as a building block and functional ingredient across personal care and food-related applications.

Where is 2-butene-1,4-diol used?

• Personal care: humectant supporting moisture retention in skin and hair care products
• Food and flavor: flavoring agent and acidulant where controlled acidity and taste profile are required
• Synthetic intermediate for specialty chemicals and polymers
• Fragrance compounds: reactive double bond as a key point of chemical modification
• Cosmetic formulators sourcing for moisturizing systems may evaluate it alongside conventional glycols for compatibility.

Good to know: Its dual hydroxyl groups make it a reactive intermediate for synthesis as well as a direct-use humectant and flavoring component. Handle according to standard safety protocols for industrial diols.

Commercial specifications

• Supplied in drums or intermediate bulk containers depending on order volume