Applications
1,4-Butanesultone is an alkylating agent used in synthetic chemistry. It serves as a wood preservative. It is employed as an intermediate of the organic sulfonation agent. Further, it is used as a raw material for electroplating intermediate. In addition to this, it finds application in active pharmaceutical ingredients, photographic materials, lithium battery and surface active agents.

Solubility
Miscible with chloroform and methanol. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.