Description
2-Butyne-1,4-diol is a colorless, hygroscopic solid that is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It is primarily used as a synthetic organic intermediate used in the manufacture of certain herbicides, textile additives, corrosion inhibitors, plasticizers, synthetic resins, and polyurethanes. It is the major raw material of vitamin B6 and is also used for brightening, preserving, and inhibiting nickel plating.
