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1-Butene

 
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1-Butene
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IUPAC name
Other names ethylethylene, 1-butylene, α-butylene, but-1-ene
Identifiers
CAS number 106-98-9 Yes check.svgY
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Properties
Molecular formula C4H8
Molar mass 56.11 g mol−1
Appearance Colourless Gas
Density .00237 g/cm3
Melting point

-185 °C, 88 K, -301 °F

Boiling point

-6.3 °C, 267 K, 21 °F

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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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1-Butene is an organic compound and one of the isomers of butene. The formula is C4H8.

Stability

1-Butene is stable in itself but polymerizes exothermically. It is highly flammable and readily forms explosive mixtures with air. It is, however, incompatible with; Metal Salts, Fluorine, Nitrogen Oxides, Boron Trifluoride, Halogen Acids, Halogens & Strong Oxidizing Agents.

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