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HCID 7846Generated: October 23, 2026

1-Butyne

but-1-yne · Butyne-1 · 1-Butyne · Ethylethyne · 1-BUTYNE 98% · C2H5CequivCH · ETHYLACETYLENE · 1-BUTYNE, 98+%

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1-Butyne molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.107-00-6
Molecular formulaC4H6
Average molar mass54.09 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass54.04695019 g/mol
SMILESC#CCC
InChIKeyKDKYADYSIPSCCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID7846
ChEBICHEBI:48087
EC No.203-451-3
DTXSIDDTXSID4029141

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP1.3
Topological polar surface area0
Hydrogen bond donors0
Hydrogen bond acceptors0
Rotatable bonds0
Heavy atoms4
Formal charge0
Complexity35.2
Chemical classesOther Classes -> Aliphatics, UnsaturatedFlammable agents - 4th degree
SpringerMaterials PropertiesCoriolis coupling
LogP (partition coefficient)1.46
Physical DescriptionEthyl acetylene, stabilized appears as a colorless gas. Denser than air. Prolonged exposure to intense heat may cause the containers to rupture violently and rocket.LiquidGas Vapor[CAMEO] Odor of garlic[Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS]
Melting point-126°C
Boiling point8°C
Density0.678
Refractive index1.3962
Flash point-0.15°C
Storage conditions2-8°C
Solubility2.87g/L(25 ºC)
Henry's law constant5.6×10-4 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, Brockbank (2013)
InChIInChI=1S/C4H6/c1-3-4-2/h1H,4H2,2H3
InChIKeyKDKYADYSIPSCCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC#CCC
CAS DataBase Reference107-00-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNIIA6B47CPN6W
EPA Substance Registry System1-Butyne (107-00-6)
UNSPSC Code12162002
GHS pictogramGHS02,GHS04
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH220-H280
GHS precautionary statementsP210-P377-P381-P403
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
Hazard symbolsF,F+
Risk statements (R)11-12
Safety statements (S)9-16-23-33
UN transport numberUN 2452 (ETHYLACETYLENE, STABILIZED)
Water hazard class (WGK)3
RTECS number203-451-3
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Hazard class2.1Flam. Gas 1Press. Gas Liquefied gas
Customs code2901230000
Storage class2A - Gases
Excepted quantitiesNot Permitted as Excepted Quantity

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationThis chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 3% (5 of 164) of reports.DangerH220 (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.
Regulatory informationChemical: 1-Butyne1-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 standardThe 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 hazardsExcerpt from ERG Guide 116 [Gases - Flammable (Unstable)polymerization hazard]:· EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.
Health hazardsExcerpt 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 summaryHighly flammable and forms explosive mixtures with airHeat may cause explosive polymerization[CAMEO] Extremely flammable and forms explosive mixtures with airMay polymerizeInhalation may cause difficulty breathing, suffocation, convulsions, and coma[Matheson Tri-Gas MSDS] Rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbiteA simple asphyxiant[Airgas MSDS] Ethylacetylene, stabilized (UN2452) has warning of explosive polymerization[ERG 2016] See Acetylene.
DOT ID and guide2452 116P
Reactive groupHydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated
Reactivity AlertsHighly Flammable
Reactivity ProfileETHYL ACETYLENE may react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents. May react exothermically with reducing agents to release hydrogen gas. In the presence of various catalysts (such as acids) or initiators, may undergo exothermic polymerization.
DOT Hazard ClassificationEthylacetylene, stabilizedUN2452Div 2.1 Flammable gas (49 eCFR § 173.115)
Air and Water ReactionsHighly flammable.
Fire fightingExcerpt from ERG Guide 116 [Gases - Flammable (Unstable)polymerization hazard]:
Accidental release measures· 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 aidExcerpt 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 EvacuationExcerpt from ERG Guide 116 [Gases - Flammable (Unstable)polymerization hazard]:Immediate precautionary measure
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Excerpt from ERG Guide 116 [Gases - Flammable (Unstable)polymerization hazard]:
Emergency Response Planning Guidelines· DO NOT EXTINGUISH A LEAKING GAS FIRE UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED.
Adverse effectsNeurotoxin - Acute solvent syndrome
DHS Chemicals of Interest (COI)Ethyl acetylene110000Flammable chemical that can be released at a facility.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
Water hazard class (WGK)3
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
RTECS number203-451-3
UN transport numberUN 2452 (ETHYLACETYLENE, STABILIZED)
Customs code2901230000
Risk statements (R)11-12
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS02,GHS04
Hazard symbolsF,F+
Safety statements (S)9-16-23-33
Hazard class2.1Flam. Gas 1Press. Gas Liquefied gas
Storage class2A - Gases
GHS hazard statementsH220-H280
Excepted quantitiesNot Permitted as Excepted Quantity
GHS precautionary statementsP210-P377-P381-P403

Applications & Uses

Description

Ethyl 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.

Uses

Specialty fuel, chemical intermediate.

General Description

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