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1,4-Diisocyanatobutane

SKU 55201264 CAS 4538-37-8 OCN(CH2)4NCO MW 140.14 Available on enquiry

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1,4-Diisocyanatobutane is a diisocyanate compound used in the synthesis of polyurethanes and other polymer materials. It is a reactive chemical requiring careful handling due to its toxicity and reactivity. CAS: 4538-37-8, Molecular Formula: OCN(CH₂)₄NCO, Molecular Weight: 140.14 g/mol, Storage: 2 to 8 °C, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies 1,4-Diisocyanatobutane from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
55201264
CAS Number
4538-37-8
IUPAC Name
1,4-diisocyanatobutane
Molecular Formula
OCN(CH2)4NCO
Molecular Weight
140.14
Exact Mass
140.0586
SMILES
C(CCN=C=O)CN=C=O
InChIKey
OVBFMUAFNIIQAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H8N2O2/c9-5-7-3-1-2-4-8-6-10/h1-4H2
PubChem CID
350453

Synonyms

  • 1,4-Butanediisocyanate
  • 1,4-Diisocyatobutane
  • butane-1,4-diisocyanate
  • Butane, 1,4-diisocyanato-
  • Tetramethylene diisocyanate

Frequently asked questions

What is 1,4-Diisocyanatobutane used for?

It is primarily used as a raw material in the synthesis of polyurethanes and other specialty chemicals.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 1,4-Diisocyanatobutane?

The formula is OCN(CH2)4NCO and the molecular weight is 140.14 g/mol.

How should 1,4-Diisocyanatobutane be stored?

It should be stored at temperatures between 2 and 8 °C, protected from light and moisture.

What grade of 1,4-Diisocyanatobutane does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies 1,4-Diisocyanatobutane in technical grade, suitable for industrial and research applications.

Can Molekula supply 1,4-Diisocyanatobutane in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply 1,4-Diisocyanatobutane in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for details.

What documentation comes with an order of 1,4-Diisocyanatobutane?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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