1,4-Dichlorobutane, 97%
1,4-Dichlorobutane, 97%
1,4-Dichlorobutane, 97%
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1,4-Dichlorobutane, 97%

CAS: 110-56-5 | C4H8Cl2 | 127.01 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS110-56-5
IUPAC Name1,4-dichlorobutane
Molecular FormulaC4H8Cl2
InChI KeyKJDRSWPQXHESDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESClCCCCCl
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥96.0%
Refractive Index1.4520-1.4570 @ 20?C
Used in organic synthesis including adiponitrile. It is also used as an active pharmaceutical intermediate. 1,4-dichlorobutane (1,4-DCB) can be used as an organic solvent (O) for ion-transfer voltammetry at water (W) interface.

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Applications
Used in organic synthesis including adiponitrile. It is also used as an active pharmaceutical intermediate. 1,4-dichlorobutane (1,4-DCB) can be used as an organic solvent (O) for ion-transfer voltammetry at water (W) interface.

Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C2.4g/L.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents, alkali metals and alkali earth metals. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Hajime Katano, et al. Ion-transfer voltammetry at 1,6-dichlorohexane∣water and 1,4-dichlorobutane∣water interfaces.Talanta,200463(1), 185-193.
  2. Kirsten Aarset, et al. Molecular Structure and Conformational Composition of 1,4-Dichlorobutane and 1,4-Dibromobutane: a Gas-Phase Electron Diffraction and ab Initio Investigation.J. Phys. Chem. 199498(20), 5249-5256.