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1,3-Butadiene is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₄H₆, classified as a conjugated diene due to its two double bonds separated by a single bond. It is a colorless, highly flammable gas with a mild aromatic or gasoline-like odor and can be condensed into a liquid under pressure.

1,3-Butadiene is an important industrial chemical primarily used as a monomer in the production of synthetic rubber and polymers. Key applications include:

• Synthetic Rubber Production: Used in styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and polybutadiene rubber, essential for car tires, shoe soles, and conveyor belts.
• Plastics Manufacturing: A component in acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastics used in electronics, automotive parts, and household appliances.
• Chemical Intermediates: It serves as a precursor for chemicals like adiponitrile (used in nylon) and cyclododecatriene (used in specialty materials).

1,3-Butadiene is extremely flammable and can form explosive mixtures with air. It is classified as a suspected human carcinogen and must be handled with care to avoid inhalation or skin contact. Stabilizers like tert-butylcatechol (TBC) are often added during storage to prevent polymerization.

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