1-Butene
1-Butene is a colorless, flammable, liquefied gas with a slight aromatic odor.
1-Butene
Formula: C₄H₈
1-Butene (C₄H₈) is a colorless, flammable, liquefied gas with a slight aromatic odor. It is shipped as a liquid under its own vapor pressure.
It is part of the alkene group of hydrocarbons. They serve as intermediates in the preparation of a variety of organic compounds. Its main application is as a comonomer in the production of certain kinds of polyethylene, such as linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). It has also been used as a precursor to polypropylene resins, butylene oxide, and butanone.
1-Butene is also used as feedstock for the production of 1,2-butylene oxide, methylethylketone (MEK), maleic anhydride and n-butyl derivatives. Butene-1 has good solvent properties.
Applications
Specifications
Further Specifications
Cylinder Sizes
- Used as a comonomer in the production of certain kinds of polytheylene.
- It can be produced from petrochemicals or by catalytic cracking of petroleum
- It is a gas at room temperature
| Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 3.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99% | 99.9% | 99.95% |
| Other Hydrocarbons | < 1 % | < 0.1 % | < 500 ppmv |
| Sulfur | < 2 ppmv | < 2 ppmv | < 2 ppmv |
| Moisture | < 10 ppmv | < 5 ppmv | < 5 ppmv |
| Total Impurities | < 1% | < 0.1% | < 500 ppmv |
| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 56.11 |
| Sp. Volume | 6.7 cu.ft/lb |
| Pressure @ 70°F | 23.5 psig |
| Valve Outlet | CGA 510 LB CGA 170 |
| Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| DOT Name | Butylene |
| Hazard Class | 2.1 |
| DOT No. | UN 1012 |
| DOT Label | Flammable Gas |
| CAS No. | 106-98-9 |
| Cylinder Size | Fill Weight (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1/2 Ton | 540 |
| LP30 | 128 |
| LP15 | 75 |
| LP05 | 25 |
| LP01 | 6 |
| 49L/Size 300 | 55 |
| 44L/Size 200 | 50 |
| 16L/Size 80 | 18 |
| 7L/Size 35 | 8 |
**Moisture level guaranteed only when Electronic Fluorocarbons prepares the cylinders.
All concentrations are on a mol/mol basis unless otherwise stated.
Product sold on the basis of total impurities. Individual impurities may vary slightly.
*This gas not available for purchase online.
