Global Demand for 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) Continues to Rise; Stable Chinese Supply Chains Become a Strategic Choice

Driven by the ongoing recovery of global manufacturing and the rapid expansion of downstream industries such as biodegradable plastics, polyurethane, and new energy, demand for 1,4-butanediol continues to grow steadily. At the same time, fluctuations in crude oil prices and tightening supply of upstream intermediates have pushed BDO production costs upward, leading many international buyers to re-evaluate their sourcing strategies.

2026-04

2026-04-24

1,4-Butanediol (BDO) – A Versatile Chemical for Industry Applications

1,4-butanediol (BDO), also known as Butane-1,4-diol, is a highly valuable chemical in the modern industrial landscape. At room temperature, BDO exists as a colorless oily liquid that is miscible with water, alcohols, ketones, and many other organic solvents. Its excellent solubility and chemical stability make it an indispensable raw material for a wide range of applications. The unique molecular structure of 1,4-butanediol, featuring two hydroxyl groups, endows it with high reactivity, enabling it to participate in numerous organic synthesis reactions.

2026-01

2026-01-19

BDO 1,4-Butanediol Video

2025-11

2025-11-11

In-depth analysis and development prospects of the γ-butyrolactone industry market in 2025

γ-Butyrolactone (GBL), also known as 1,4-butyrolactone and 4-hydroxybutyric acid lactone, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₄H₆O₂.

2025-07

2025-07-09

2018 Global Chemical Industry Top 50 Announced BASF Leading List

2018-08

2018-08-01