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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

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
STBC4185V
STBC2401V
STBC1933V
STBC0901V
STBC0459V

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