1,4-Diaminobutane, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,4-Diaminobutane is used as a precursor in many biological systems and synthon for amido-ureas. It is involved in the synthesis of nylon 46 by reacting with adipic acid.

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Applications
1,4-Diaminobutane is used as a precursor in many biological systems and synthon for amido-ureas. It is involved in the synthesis of nylon 46 by reacting with adipic acid.

Solubility
Soluble in ether and alcohol.

Notes
Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents, aldehydes, acid anhydrides and acid chlorides.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-60-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H12N2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.154
• MDL Number: MFCD00008235
• InChI Key: KIDHWZJUCRJVML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,4-diaminobutane, putrescine, 1,4-butanediamine, tetramethylenediamine, butylenediamine, putrescin, 1,4-butylenediamine, tetramethyldiamine, 1,4-tetramethylenediamine, putrescina
• PubChem CID: 1045
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17148
• IUPAC Name: butane-1,4-diamine
• SMILES: C(CCN)CN

• Melting Point: 25°C to 28°C
• Density: 0.877
• Boiling Point: 158°C to 160°C
• Flash Point: 63°C (145°F)
• Linear Formula: H₂N(CH₂)₄NH₂
• Refractive Index: 1.4569
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2928
• Beilstein: 605282
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,7947
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ether and alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,4-Diaminobutane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1,4-Diaminobutane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tetramethylenediamine

RUO – Research Use Only