[L14619] CAS 78-79-5 | Isoprene, 98%, stab. with ca 0.02% 4-tert-butylcatechol

CAS : 78-79-5
UN# : UN1218
MDL : MFCD00008600
Hazard Class : 3
EINECS : 201-143-3
Packing Group : I

Other name :

2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene

Chemical Properties

Formula : C5H8
Formula weight : 68.12
Melting Point : -146°
Boiling Point : 33-36°
Flash point : -54°(-65°F)
Density : 0.681
Refractive Index : 1.4220
Sensitivity : Keep Cold.
Form : Liquid
Solubility : Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, alcohol, acetone and benzene. Immiscible with water.

Applications

Isoprene is used in to prepare synthetic version of natural rubber by polymerization using Ziegler catalysts. It is a basic building block for terpenes especially carotenes, terpenoids, retinol, vitamin-A and tocopherol (Vitamin-E). It finds Application in medical equipments, toys, baby bottle nipples, shoe soles, elastic films and threads for golf balls. Copolymer prepares in association with styrene is used in pressure sensitive adhesives.

Grade Specifications

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H224-H350-H341-H412Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.May cause cancer.Suspected of causing genetic defects.Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements : P210-P241-P280-P303+P361+P353-P405-P501aKeep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other References :

Beilstein : 969158Merck : 14,5201
UN# : UN1218