Diepoxybutane

Description

1,3-Butadiene diepoxide · CAS 1464-53-5 · C4H6O2. UNII 60OB65YNAB. Boiling Point: 291 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 280 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998); Boiling Point: 138 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	1464-53-5
PubChem CID	11254
Molecular formula	C4H6O2
IUPAC name	2-(oxiran-2-yl)oxirane
UNII (FDA)	60OB65YNAB

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	86.09
XLogP3	-0.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	86.036779430
Monoisotopic Mass	86.036779430
Topological Polar Surface Area	25.1
Heavy Atom Count	6
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	291 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	280 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point	138 °C
Boiling Point	142 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	39 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	-19 °C
Melting Point	19 °C
Flash Point	114 °F (NTP, 1992)
Solubility	In water, 1X10+6 mg/l
Density	0.962

Physical description & handling notes

• D,l-1,2:3,4-diepoxybutane is a colorless to yellow liquid. (NTP, 1992)
• Diepoxybutane is a colorless liquid. Used in curing polymers; crosslinking textile fibers and to prevent spoilage. (EPA, 1998)
• Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Very faintly yellow clear liquid; [MSDSonline]
• Water-white
• greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 67.1 °F (NTP, 1992)
• 1.1157 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H301, H311, H314, H330, H340, H350, H226 (83%), H310

Documented Uses

• Used for curing polymers, cross-linking textile fibers, and producing erythritol and pharmaceuticals; [HSDB] Used to prevent spoilage; [CAMEO]
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]
• Curing polymers; crosslinking textile fibers
• Chemical intermediate and in the preparation of erythritol and pharmaceuticals.
• NOT PRODUCED COMMERCIALLY IN USA.
• Prepared from erythrityl chlorohydrin; by refluxing 1,4-dichloro-2,3-butanediol in tetrahydrofuran with sodium hydroxide.

Synonyms

1,3-Butadiene diepoxide; 2,2'-Bioxirane; 1464-53-5; Diepoxybutane; Butadiene diepoxide; Dioxybutadiene; Bioxirane; 1,2:3,4-DIEPOXYBUTANE; Butane diepoxide; Butadiene dioxide; Bioxiran; Butadiendioxyd; 1,2:3,4-Butadiene diepoxide; Butane, 1,2:3,4-diepoxy-; 1,1'-Bi(ethylene oxide); ENT-26592

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 1,3-Butadiene diepoxide?

CAS 1464-53-5; molecular formula C4H6O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 1,3-Butadiene diepoxide known by?

1,3-Butadiene diepoxide, 2,2'-Bioxirane, 1464-53-5, Diepoxybutane, Butadiene diepoxide, Dioxybutadiene.

Is 1,3-Butadiene diepoxide classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H301, H311, H314, H330, H340.

What are the key physical properties of 1,3-Butadiene diepoxide?

Boiling Point: 291 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 280 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998); Boiling Point: 138 °C; Boiling Point: 142 °C @760 [mm Hg].

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