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2-Butyne

CAS No.
503-17-3
Chemical Name:
2-Butyne
Synonyms
But-2-yne;Butyne;DIMETHYLACETYLENE;2-BUTYNE;CROTONYLENE;2-Butyne>2-BUTYNE 98%;2-Butyne,98%;CH3CequivCCH3;2-Butyne(delete)
CBNumber:
CB7853683
Molecular Formula:
C4H6
Lewis structure
c4h6_2.0 lewis structure
Molecular Weight:
54.09
MDL Number:
MFCD00009275
MOL File:
503-17-3.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-05-28 02:44:15

2-Butyne Properties

Melting point -32 °C
Boiling point 27 °C(lit.)
Density 0.691 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 11.47 psi ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.393(lit.)
Flash point -25 °C
storage temp. 2-8°C
form Liquid
Specific Gravity 0.691
color Clear colorless to light yellow
Water Solubility Not miscible in water.
Thermal Conductivity 0.12 W/(m·K) at 25 ℃
BRN 1361340
Henry's Law Constant 4.6×10-4 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, Yaws (2003)
InChI InChI=1S/C4H6/c1-3-4-2/h1-2H3
InChIKey XNMQEEKYCVKGBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC#CC
CAS DataBase Reference 503-17-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNII LKE6D3018E
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Butyne (503-17-3)
UNSPSC Code 12352100
NACRES NA.22

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Flame (GHS02)Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H315-H319-H224
Precautionary statements  P501-P240-P210-P233-P243-P241-P242-P264-P280-P370+P378-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338-P362+P364-P303+P361+P353-P332+P313-P403+P235
target organs Respiratory system
PPE Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
Hazard Codes  F+,Xi
Risk Statements  12-36/37/38
Safety Statements  16-26-36
RIDADR  UN 1144
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  GQ7210000
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  I
HS Code  29012990
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Hazard Classifications Eye Irrit. 2
Flam. Liq. 1
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
Limited Quantities 0.5 L (0.1 gallon)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (300g or 300ml)
NFPA 704
4
1 3

2-Butyne price More Price(23)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 254339 2-Butyne 99% 503-17-3 5g $70.1 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 254339 2-Butyne 99% 503-17-3 25g $237 2026-04-30 Buy
TCI Chemical B0951 2-Butyne >97.0%(GC) 503-17-3 5mL $52 2026-04-30 Buy
Usbiological 263607 2-Butyne Asreported 503-17-3 50g $955 2026-06-03 Buy
Usbiological 263607 2-Butyne Asreported 503-17-3 100g $1451 2026-06-03 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
254339 5g $70.1 Buy
254339 25g $237 Buy
B0951 5mL $52 Buy
263607 50g $955 Buy
263607 100g $1451 Buy

2-Butyne Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to light yellow liquid

Uses

2-Butyne is used to synthesize alkylated hydroquinones in the total synthesis of Vitamin E. It is also used as pharmaceutical intermediates.

General Description

A clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Flash point below -4°F. Boiling point 81°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Butyne may react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents. May react exothermically with reducing agents to release hydrogen gas. In the presence of various catalysts (such as acids) or initiators, may undergo exothermic addition polymerization reactions.

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Moderate explosion hazard.

Health Hazard

Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Safety Profile

A simple asphyxiant. Very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidzing materials. Moderately explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemicals. See also ACETYLENE COMPOUNDS and ARGON (for a description of simple asphyxiants).

Purification Methods

Stand it over sodium for 24hours, then fractionally distil it under reduced pressure into a cooled receiver. [Beilstein 1 IV 971.]

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