Applications in Various Industries:
- Chemical Industry: Used as a monomer in the production of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polyurethanes.
- Industrial Use: Employed as a solvent in the production of coatings, inks, and adhesives.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain drugs.
Where is BDO Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the hydrogenation of maleic anhydride or the Reppe process using acetylene.
- Consumer Products: Found in plastics, coatings, and pharmaceutical intermediates.