cisbut2ene14diol

cisbut2ene14diol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8O2. It is a diol, meaning it contains two hydroxyl (-OH) groups. The "but" indicates a four-carbon chain, "2ene" signifies a double bond between the second and third carbon atoms, and "1,4diol" specifies the positions of the hydroxyl groups on the first and fourth carbon atoms. The "cis" designation refers to the stereochemistry of the double bond, where the two higher-priority substituents (in this case, the CH2OH groups) are on the same side of the double bond. This contrasts with the trans isomer, transbut2ene14diol.

This compound is a colorless liquid at room temperature and is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It can be synthesized through various chemical reactions, often involving the reduction of unsaturated dicarboxylic acids or their derivatives. For instance, it can be prepared by the catalytic hydrogenation of cis-but-2-enedioic acid (maleic acid) or its esters, with careful control of reaction conditions to avoid reduction of the double bond.

cisbut2ene14diol finds applications as a monomer in the synthesis of polymers, particularly polyesters and polyurethanes, due to its reactive hydroxyl groups. It can also be used as an intermediate in the production of other organic chemicals. Its specific properties, such as the presence of the cis double bond and the spaced hydroxyl groups, can influence the characteristics of the resulting polymers or derivative compounds.