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Butadienes
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Chemicals
Main-Family
Unsaturated Monomers
Sub-Family
Aliphatic Olefins
Physical State

Gas

Product
1,3-Butadiene
Abbreviation
BD
Names
Butadiene; Biethylene; Erythrene; Divinyl; Vinylethylene; Bivinyl
Production
Production Production  

Description

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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Various molecular representations of 1,4-butadiene https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butadiene
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Identifiers
logo CAS Number
106-99-0
logo EC Number
271-039-0
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.003.138
logo IUPAC Name
Buta-1,3-diene
logo PubChem ID
7845
Chemical Data
Chemical Formula

C4H6

Molecular Weight (g/mol)
54.0916
Boiling Point (°C)
-4.4
Melting Point (°C)
-108.9
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
1.87
Crude Data
API Gravity
10
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