| Formula / Notation | C4H6 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 106-99-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 54.09 |
| Melting Point | -164 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 24.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.621 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Butadiene is a colorless gas with an aromatic odor. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. It is easily ignited. Its vapors are heav... |
| Also Known As | buta-1,3-diene; Buta-1,3-diene; 106-99-0; Divinyl; Biethylene; Vinylethylene; Bivinyl; Erythrene; Pyrrolylene; Butadieen |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is 1,3-Butadiene?
1,3-Butadiene can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts. It can cause developmental toxicity, female reproductive toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: buta-1,3-diene
Other Names / Synonyms: buta-1,3-diene; Buta-1,3-diene; 106-99-0; Divinyl; Biethylene; Vinylethylene; Bivinyl; Erythrene; Pyrrolylene; Butadieen
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -164 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 24.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.621 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 54.09 |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Butadiene is a colorless gas with an aromatic odor. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its vapor pressure. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. It is easily ignited. Its vapors are heav... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
1,3-Butadiene can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts. It can cause developmental toxicity, female reproductive toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for 1,3-Butadiene is: C4H6