1-Butyne

HCID 7846CAS 107-00-6

Basic information

Standard SMILES
C#CCC
InChIKey
KDKYADYSIPSCCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C4H6
Average molar mass
54.09 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
54.04695019

Overview

Ethyl acetylene, stabilized appears as a colorless gas. Denser than air. Prolonged exposure to intense heat may cause the containers to rupture violently and rocket.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
1-Butyne
IUPAC
but-1-yne
English name
1-Butyne
Molecular formula
C4H6
Molecular weight
54.09

Names & synonyms

1-BUTYNEbut-1-yneEthyl acetyleneButyne-1UN2452UNII-A6B47CPN6WEINECS 203-451-3A6B47CPN6WEthylacetylene, inhibitedEthyl acetylene, inhibitedC2H5C.$.CHDTXSID4029141
Show more names
Ethylethyne1-BUTYNE 98%C2H5CequivCHETHYLACETYLENE1-BUTYNE, 98+%1-Butyne (8CI, 9CI)ethylacetylene,inhibited
CHEBI:48087UN 2452ETHYL ACETYLENE, (STABILIZED)ETHYL ACETYLENE, [STABILIZED]Etilacetileno, inhibidoRefChem:75284Ethylacetylene, stabiliseDTXCID709141

Database identifiers

CAS
107-00-6
PubChem CID
7846
DTXSID
DTXSID4029141
ChEBI
CHEBI:48087
UNII
A6B47CPN6W
EC Number
203-451-3
Nikkaji
J4.044D

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
1.3
Topological polar surface area
0 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
4

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical Classes · 2 items

Other Classes -> Aliphatics, Unsaturated

Flammable agents - 4th degree

SpringerMaterials PropertiesCoriolis coupling
LogP1.46
Physical Description · 3 items

Ethyl acetylene, stabilized appears as a colorless gas. Denser than air. Prolonged exposure to intense heat may cause the containers to rupture violently and rocket.

Liquid; Gas Vapor

Colorless gas; [CAMEO] Odor of garlic; [Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
-126 °C · -126°C
Boiling point
8 °C · 8°C
Density
0.678 · 0.678
refractive index
1.3962 · 1.3962
Flash point
-0.15 °C · -0.15°C
storage temp.
2 · 2-8°C

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 5 items

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 3% (5 of 164) of reports.

Danger

H220 (97%): Extremely flammable gas [Danger Flammable gases]

P203, P210, P222, P280, P377, P381, P403, and P410+P403 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 164 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: 1-Butyne

1-Butyne is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 1-Butyne are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

1-Butyne: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

The New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires public and private employers to provide information about hazardous substances at their workplaces. (N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et. seq.)

Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - 1-Butyne: Human health tier I assessment
DOT LabelFlammable Gas
Fire Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 116 [Gases - Flammable (Unstable); polymerization hazard]:

· EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.

Health Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 116 [Gases - Flammable (Unstable); polymerization hazard]:

· Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning, especially when in closed or confined areas.

Hazards Summary · 1 item

Highly flammable and forms explosive mixtures with air; Heat may cause explosive polymerization; [CAMEO] Extremely flammable and forms explosive mixtures with air; May polymerize; Inhalation may cause difficulty breathing, suffocation, convulsions, and coma; [Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS] Rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite; A simple asphyxiant; [Airgas MSDS] Ethylacetylene, stabilized (UN2452) has warning of explosive polymerization; [ERG 2016] See Acetylene.

Safety & protection

Fire FightingExcerpt from ERG Guide 116 [Gases - Flammable (Unstable); polymerization hazard]:
Accidental Release Measures · 2 items

· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.

· ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area.

First Aid · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 116 [Gases - Flammable (Unstable); polymerization hazard]:

General First Aid:

Exposure Control and Personal Protection· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Nonfire Spill ResponseExcerpt from ERG Guide 116 [Gases - Flammable (Unstable); polymerization hazard]:
Isolation and Evacuation · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 116 [Gases - Flammable (Unstable); polymerization hazard]:

Immediate precautionary measure

Toxicology

Adverse EffectsNeurotoxin - Acute solvent syndrome

Regulatory information

DHS Chemicals of Interest (COI) · 4 items

Ethyl acetylene

1

10000

Flammable chemical that can be released at a facility.

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
203-451-3
ridadr
UN 2452 (ETHYLACETYLENE, STABILIZED)
hs_code
2901230000

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

UsesUsed as an intermediate and special fuel; [Hawley]
U.S. Production2023: 1,000,000 - <8,500,000 lb
Consumer UsesIntermediate
Industry UsesIntermediate
General Manufacturing Information · 2 items

Petroleum Refineries

1-Butyne: ACTIVE

Applications · 3 items

DescriptionEthyl acetylene is a colorless, compressed gasor liquid. Molecular weight = 54.0; Boiling point = 8.1℃;Freezing/Melting point = -130℃; Flash point = -7℃.Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M RatingSystem): Health 1, Flammability 4, Reactivity 2. Insolublein water.

UsesSpecialty fuel, chemical intermediate.

General DescriptionA colorless gas. Denser than air. Prolonged exposure to intense heat may cause the containers to rupture violently and rocket.

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: A terminal acetylenic compound that is butane carrying a triple bond at position 1.

Related reactions

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