494402

Butane

99%

• Synonym(s): n-Butane
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 106-97-8
• Molecular Weight: 58.12
• Beilstein: 969129
• EC Number: 203-448-7
• MDL number: MFCD00009424
• UNSPSC Code: 12142100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24872900
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 2.11 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 99%
• form: gas
• bp: −0.5 °C (lit.)
• mp: −138 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.579 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCCC
• InChI: 1S/C4H10/c1-3-4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: IJDNQMDRQITEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Butane is commonly used as a solvent for the extraction of essential oils and other compounds from plant materials.

Application

Butane may be used as a test compound in combustion, oxidation and isomerization studies.

Packaging

Supplied in a carbon steel lecture bottle with a CGA180M/CGA110F needle valve installed.

Compatible with the following:

• Aldrich^® lecture-bottle station systems
• Aldrich^® lecture-bottle gas regulators

Other Notes

See Technical Information Bulletin AL-151 Gas Regulators: Selection, Installation, and Operation

Legal Information

Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS04
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H220,H280
• Precautionary Statements: P410 + P403
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Gas 1 - Press. Gas Liquefied gas
• Storage Class Code: 2A - Gases
• WGK: nwg
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves