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cis-1,4-Dichloro-2-butene, 95%
Description
It is employed as an intermediate for the production of other chemicals such as in the production of chloroprene. It is also used as a starting material in the production of adiponitrile, butane-1,4-diol, and tetrahydrofuran. It is also used in the preparation of functionalized 3,5-disubstituted cyclopent-2-enones.
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It is employed as an intermediate for the production of other chemicals such as in the production of chloroprene. It is also used as a starting material in the production of adiponitrile, butane-1,4-diol, and tetrahydrofuran. It is also used in the preparation of functionalized 3,5-disubstituted cyclopent-2-enones.
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone and benzene.
Notes
Moisture & Light Sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents, heat, water/moisture and light. Store under inert gas. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Keep it refrigerated.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -48°C |
Density | 1.188 |
Boiling Point | 151°C to 153°C |
Flash Point | 55°C (132°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.49 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3390 |
Beilstein | 1719692 |
Sensitivity | Light and moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in alcohol,ether,acetone and benzene. |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H301+H311-H314-H330-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H300-H310-H330-H350-H314-H318-H226 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. May cause cancer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC BY INHALATION LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 216-021-5 |
RTECSNumber | EM4900000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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