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Isoprene, 99%, stab. with ca 0.02% 4-tert-butylcatechol
Description
Isoprene is used in to prepare synthetic version of natural rubber by polymerization using Ziegler catalysts. It is a basic building block for terpenes especially carotenes, terpenoids, retinol, vitamin-A and tocopherol (Vitamin-E). It finds applications in medical equipments, toys, baby bottle nipples, shoe soles, elastic films and threads for golf balls. Copolymer prepares in association with styrene is used in pressure sensitive adhesives.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Isoprene is used in to prepare synthetic version of natural rubber by polymerization using Ziegler catalysts. It is a basic building block for terpenes especially carotenes, terpenoids, retinol, vitamin-A and tocopherol (Vitamin-E). It finds applications in medical equipments, toys, baby bottle nipples, shoe soles, elastic films and threads for golf balls. Copolymer prepares in association with styrene is used in pressure sensitive adhesives.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, alcohol, acetone and benzene. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong bases, ammonia, alkali metals, alcohols and oxygen.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -146°C |
Density | 0.681 |
Boiling Point | 33°C to 36°C |
Flash Point | −54°C (−65°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.422 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN1218 |
Beilstein | 969158 |
Merck Index | 14,5201 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,ethyl ether,alcohol,acetone and benzene. Immiscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H224-H341-H350 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H224-H350-H341 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. May cause cancer. Suspected of causing genetic defects. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P281-P303+P361+P353-P308+P313-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: ISOPRENE, STABILIZED |
EINECSNumber | 201-143-3 |
RTECSNumber | NT4037000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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