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1,4-Diaminobutane, 98+%
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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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
Specifications
Melting Point | 25°C to 28°C |
Density | 0.877 |
Boiling Point | 158°C to 160°C |
Flash Point | 63°C (145°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.4569 |
Linear Formula | H2N(CH2)4NH2 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN2928 |
Beilstein | 605282 |
Sensitivity | Air sensitive; Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H311-H314-H330-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H331-H314-H318-H302-H312 Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II |
EINECSNumber | 203-782-3 |
RTECSNumber | EJ6800000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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