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P4607

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1,4-Pentadiene

99%

Synonym(s):

Allylethylene

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Linear Formula:
CH2=CHCH2CH=CH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
68.12
Beilstein:
1696934
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

11.91 psi ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.389 (lit.)

bp

26 °C (lit.)

mp

−148 °C (lit.)

density

0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C=CCC=C

InChI

1S/C5H8/c1-3-5-4-2/h3-4H,1-2,5H2

InChI key

QYZLKGVUSQXAMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

1,4-Pentadiene can be used as a precursor in the synthesis of (+)-isolysergol, phosphorinanes and lithium pentadienyl complexes.

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FlameHealth hazard

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 1

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

-4.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-20 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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