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D59100

Sigma-Aldrich

1,4-Dichlorobutane

99%

Synonym(s):

Tetramethylene dichloride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Cl(CH2)4Cl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
127.01
Beilstein:
635673
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.454 (lit.)

bp

161-163 °C (lit.)

mp

−38 °C (lit.)

density

1.16 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

ClCCCCCl

InChI

1S/C4H8Cl2/c5-3-1-2-4-6/h1-4H2

InChI key

KJDRSWPQXHESDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

1,4-Dichlorobutane is extensively used in the synthesis of a variety of ligands, including commonly used 1,1′-(1,4-butanediyl)bis(imidazole) (bbi), to prepare coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It can also be used a reagent in the synthesis of natural products such as spiro[4.5]-δ-damascone.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

104.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

40 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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