Pentadiene

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Piperylene1
IUPAC name 1,3-Pentadiene
Other names Penta-1,3-diene
1-Methylbutadiene
Identifiers
CAS number 504-60-9
PubChem 62204
EINECS number 207-995-2
SMILES
Properties
Molecular formula C5H8
Molar mass 68.12 g mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 0.683 g/cm3
Boiling point

42 °C, 315 K, 108 °F

Hazards
R-phrases R11 R36 R37 R38
S-phrases S16 S26 S36 S37 S39
Flash point < −30 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox references

Piperylene is a volatile, flammable hydrocarbon consisting of a five carbon chain with two double bonds. It is obtained as a byproduct of ethylene production from crude oil.

Piperylene is used as an monomer in the manufacture of plastics, adhesives and resins.2

See also

References

  1. ^ Safety (MSDS) data for piperylene. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
  2. ^ Piperylene at Shell Chemicals. Retrieved 2007-11-14.


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