Butanediols & Butanols

Unlock High-Purity Production with Evonik’s Hydrogenation Expertise

Evonik catalysts and intermediates support efficiency, reliability and sustainability-related process targets in selected butanediol and butanol production routes. 

FormWhy Choose Evonik for Butanediols & Butanols?

  • Proven Expertise: Decades of experience in catalytic hydrogenation and C4 chemistry.

  • Sustainability at the Core: Evonik catalyst technologies support resource-efficiency and emissions-related process targets in selected hydrogenation processes for butanediols and butanols.

  • Tailored Performance: Solutions engineered for your unique production challenges.

Solutions by Application

Catalysts for 1,4‑Butanediol Production

Evonik develops and sells high-performance catalysts for hydrogenation processes:

 

Metalyst® MC and Octolyst® catalysts support hydrogenation-process efficiency, selectivity and reduced by-product formation in selected butanediol, butanol and hexanol production routes.

FormCatalysts for Butanol and Hexanol Production

Evonik develops and sells high-performance catalysts for hydrogenation processes:

  • Octolyst® Series (2003, 2009, 2020, 2021) – Base-metal catalysts designed for robust performance and cost efficiency.

Benefits:

  • High conversion rates and purity

  • Reduced by-products and optimized energy use

  • Reliable scale-up for industrial production

Versatile Butanols for Industrial Applications

Evonik’s tert‑Butanol (TBA) is a key building block for:

  • Organic peroxides and antioxidants

  • Pharmaceutical intermediates

  • High-performance solvents and octane boosters

Advantages:

  • Consistent quality for demanding applications

  • Flexible supply options for global markets

FormYour Evonik Advantage

  • Innovation Meets Sustainability: Evonik butanediol and butanol solutions support process efficiency, selectivity and sustainability-related targets in selected validated production routes.

  • Global Support: Technical expertise and supply reliability wherever you operate.

  • Partnership for Growth: We work with you to optimize processes and unlock new opportunities.

FormReady to Transform Your Production?

Discover how Evonik’s Butanediols & Butanols solutions can help you achieve efficiency, sustainability, and competitive advantage. 
Contact us today or explore our solutions to start your journey toward smarter chemistry.

 

Metalyst® MC

Octolyst®