Butylene Carbonate

CAS# 4437-85-8

Product Description

Butylene carbonate is a chemical compound with various industrial and commercial applications.

Product:

Butylene Carbonate

CAS:

4437-85-8

Synonym:

4-Ethyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one; Carbonic acid, ethylethylene ester

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling point

251 °C

Density

1.141 g/cm3

Flash Point

135 °C

Melting point

-45 °C

Molecular Weight

116.12

Odor

Ether-like odor

Purity

98%

Refractive index

1.426-1.428

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Butylene Carbonate used in many
industry applications

Butylene carbonate is a chemical compound with various industrial and commercial applications. Here are some of its uses:

  1. Electrolyte Additive: Butylene carbonate is commonly used as an electrolyte additive in lithium-ion batteries. It helps improve the performance and stability of battery electrolytes, leading to enhanced battery efficiency and lifespan.
  2. Solvent: It is used as a solvent in various industrial processes, including coatings, adhesives, and cleaning formulations. Butylene carbonate can dissolve a wide range of organic compounds and is valued for its low toxicity and environmental friendliness.
  3. Chemical Synthesis: It serves as a reactant and intermediate in organic synthesis reactions. Butylene carbonate is used in the production of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals through processes such as esterifications and carbonate reactions.
  4. Personal Care Products: It is used in the formulation of personal care products such as cosmetics, skin creams, and hair care products. Butylene carbonate serves as a solvent, humectant, and emollient in skincare formulations, providing hydration and improving product texture.
  5. Industrial Cleaning: It is used as a solvent and cleaning agent in industrial cleaning formulations. Butylene carbonate helps remove oils, greases, and contaminants from surfaces and equipment in manufacturing facilities, automotive workshops, and other industrial settings.
  6. Paints and Coatings: Butylene carbonate is used as a solvent and coalescing agent in the formulation of paints, coatings, and varnishes. It helps improve the flow, leveling, and film formation of coatings, resulting in smooth and durable finishes.
  7. Textile Industry: It is used in the textile industry as a dyeing auxiliary and finishing agent. Butylene carbonate helps improve the dye uptake, color fastness, and hand feel of textiles, enhancing their appearance and performance.
  8. Gas Separation: Butylene carbonate is used in gas separation processes, particularly in membrane technologies for separating carbon dioxide from gas mixtures. It helps improve the selectivity and efficiency of gas separation membranes.
  9. Pharmaceutical Excipient: It is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations, particularly in oral and topical drug delivery systems. Butylene carbonate may serve as a solubilizer, stabilizer, or penetration enhancer in pharmaceutical products.
  10. Heat Transfer Fluids: Butylene carbonate is used as a heat transfer fluid in some specialized applications. It has high thermal stability and low viscosity, making it suitable for use in heat exchange systems and thermal management applications.