Cis-2-butene
Cis-2-butene
Formula: C₄H₈
Cis-2-butene (C₄H₈) is a colorless, flammable, liquefied gas with a slight aromatic odor. It is part of the alkene group of hydrocarbons.
It is an acyclic alkene with four carbon atoms. It is a petrochemical, produced by the catalytic cracking of crude oil or the dimerization of ethylene. Its main uses are in the production of gasoline (petrol) and butadiene.
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Specifications
Further Specifications
Cylinder Sizes
- serve as intermediates in the preparation of a variety of organic compounds.
| Grade 2 | |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99.0% |
| Other Hydrocarbons | < 1% |
| Sulfur | <1 ppmv |
| Moisture | < 5 ppmv |
| Total Impurities | < 1% |
| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 56.11 |
| Specific Volume | 6.7 cu. ft/lb |
| Pressure @ 70°F | 13 psig |
| Flammability Limits | 1.6 - 9.7 % in Air |
| Valve Outlet | CGA 510 LB CGA 170 |
| Cylinder Size | Fill Weight (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1/2 Ton | 570 |
| LP30 | 136 |
| LP15 | 81 |
| LP05 | 27 |
| LP01 | 6 |
| 49/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.
This product is analyzed liquid phase.
Product sold on the basis of total impurities. Individual impurities may vary slightly.
*This gas not available for purchase online.
