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400890

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cis-2-Butene

≥99%

Synonym(s):

(2Z)-2-Butene, (Z)-2-Butene, Z-Butene, cis-1,2-Dimethylethylene, cis-2-Butylene

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHCH3
CAS Number:
590-18-1
Molecular Weight:
56.11
Beilstein:
1361341
EC Number:
209-673-7
MDL number:
MFCD00009294
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
PubChem Substance ID:
24864964
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

2 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

1414 mmHg ( 21 °C)

Assay

≥99%

form

gas

autoignition temp.

615 °F

expl. lim.

9.7 %

bp

3.7 °C (lit.)

mp

−139 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[H]\C(C)=C(/[H])C

InChI

1S/C4H8/c1-3-4-2/h3-4H,1-2H3/b4-3-

InChI key

IAQRGUVFOMOMEM-ARJAWSKDSA-N

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Application

cis-2-Butene is an unsaturated olefinic hydrocarbon used as a precursor in the polymerization of gasoline. It is also used to synthesize butadiene and other aliphatic C4/C5 organic molecules. It is also employed as a cross-linking agent.

Packaging

Supplied in a Sure/Pac™ cylinder and has a brass needle valve with a male 1/4" NPTF outlet thread installed. Before using the cylinder, ensure that the valve is closed, then remove the galvanized steel hex cap that seals the outlet valve.

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Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Sure/Pac is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Pictograms

FlameGas cylinder
GHS02,GHS04

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H220,H280

Precautionary Statements

P210 - P410 + P403

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas 1 - Press. Gas Liquefied gas

Storage Class Code

2A - Gases

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

10.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-12 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

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JAN Code

400890-VAR:
400890-100G:4548173993850
400890-BULK:
400890-25G:4548173993867

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
STBC4185V
STBC2401V
STBC1933V
STBC0901V
STBC0459V

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