The buta-1, 3-butadiene is a hydrocarbon of formula C4H6 gaseous flammable colourless. It is the most common isomer of butadiene, reason why it is often simply called butadiene. It is an important reagent used in the synthesis of many polymers.
Synonyms: Diene, Bivinyl, Vinyl ethylene
properties physical:
T fusion-109 ° C
T boil-4, 4 ° C
solubility in water: no
density 0.6 g•cm
T ° of autoignition 414 C
flashpoint-76 ° C
explosion limits in air 1.1-16.3% vol
20-saturated vapour pressure ° C: 245kPa
Point critical 4322kPa, 151,85 C