1,4-Dichlorobutane
[CAS# 110-56-5]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 1,4-Dichlorobutane
• Synonyms: Tetramethylene dichloride
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈Cl₂
• Molecular Weight: 127.01
• CAS Registry Number: 110-56-5
• EC Number: 203-778-1

Properties

• Density: 1.16
• Melting point: -38 ºC
• Boiling point: 161-163 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.453-1.455
• Flash point: 40 ºC
• Water solubility: 0.24 g/100 mL (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R10;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319

• Transport Information: UN 1993