1,4-Dichloro-2-butanol is an organic compound characterized by the presence of two chlorine atoms and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a four-carbon butanol backbone. Its molecular formula is C4H8Cl2O, indicating that it contains four carbon atoms, eight hydrogen atoms, two chlorine atoms, and one oxygen atom. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor. It is soluble in water due to the presence of the hydroxyl group, which enhances its polarity. 1,4-Dichloro-2-butanol is primarily used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of various chemicals. It exhibits properties such as being a potential irritant to the skin and eyes, and it should be handled with care in a laboratory setting. Additionally, it may undergo reactions typical of alcohols and alkyl halides, including nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Proper safety measures should be taken when working with this compound due to its toxicological profile.

1,4-Dichloro-2-butanol

2419-74-1: 1,4-Dichloro-2-Hydroxybutane, 1,4-Dichlorobutan-2-ol, 1,4-Dichlorobutanol, 2-Butanol, 1,4-dichloro-, Dichlorobutanol, 1,4-Dichloro-2-butanol

1,4-Dichloro-2-butanol is a chemical compound that is used in the analytical method of measuring galacturonic acid. It reacts with a phenol group to form a cyclic ether called an oxetane. The oxetane group can be hydrolyzed by acidolysis to produce 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A (5-ht1a). This chemical compound is also used to study the morphology and crystalline structures of gemini surfactants. 1,4-Dichloro-2-butanol has been shown to have magnetic resonance spectroscopic properties, which are dependent on its crystalline structure. The activation energy for this reaction is found to be 36 kJ/mol.

CAS 2419-74-1: 1,4-Dichloro-2-butanol

1,4-Dichloro-2-butanol

Ref: 3D-CAA41974

1,4-Dichloro-2-butanol

Ref: 54-OR937831

1,4-Dichloro-2-butanol

Ref: 3B-D2194

1,4-Dichlorobutan-2-ol

Ref: 10-F720971

1,4-Dichlorobutan-2-ol

Ref: IN-DA003DO3