General Description
Colorless liquid with a distinct odor. An intermediate for hexamethylenediamine and chloroprene.
Reactivity Profile
TRANS-1,4-DICHLOROBUTENE(110-57-6) will burn, though TRANS-1,4-DICHLOROBUTENE(110-57-6) may require some effort to ignite. Fire produces irritating and poisonous gases. When heated to decomposition, TRANS-1,4-DICHLOROBUTENE(110-57-6) emits toxic fumes of chlorine-containing compounds. [EPA, 1998].
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Health Hazard
(Non-Specific--Dichlorobutene) Liquid and vapors from the material are highly corrosive and may damage skin, eyes, lungs, and internal organs.
Potential Exposure
DC occurs as a by-product in chloroprene manufacture and may be used as a chemical
intermediate
Fire Hazard
The material will burn, though TRANS-1,4-DICHLOROBUTENE may require some effort to ignite. Fire produces irritating and poisonous gases. When heated to decomposition, TRANS-1,4-DICHLOROBUTENE emits toxic fumes of chlorine-containing compounds.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR
if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get
medical attention. If victim is conscious, administer water
or milk. Do not induce vomiting.
Shipping
UN3384 Toxic by inhalation liquid, flammable, n.
o.s. with an LC50 ≦ 1000 ml/m3 and saturated vapor
concentration ≧to 10 LC50, Hazard class: 6.1; Labels:
6.1-Poisonous materials, 3-Flammable liquid, Technical Name
Required, Inhalation Hazard Zone B. UN2920 Corrosive
liquids, flammable, n.o.s., Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8-Corrosive
material, 3-Flammable liquid. The code “D” identifies proper
shipping names which are appropriate for
describing materials for domestic transportation but may be
inappropriate for international transportation under the provisions of international regulations, e.g., IMO, ICAO). An alternate proper shipping name may be selected when either
domestic or international transportation is involved
Incompatibilities
Vapors may form explosive mixture
with air. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away
from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids,
and epoxides. (cis-isomer): Reacts slowly with water forming hydrogen chloride. Attacks metals and may form other,
more dangerous materials; attacks some plastics.
Chemical Properties
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
The 1,4-dichloro-2-butenes are colorless
liquids. Some have a distinct odor. (cis-isomer)
Waste Disposal
High-temperature incineration
with hydrochloric acid scrubbing. Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on
acceptable disposal practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant (≥100 kg/mo) must conform with
EPA regulations governing storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.
Uses
1,4-Dichloro-2-butene is used in the synthesis of anthraquinones used in the asymmetric dihydroxylation of olefins. Also used to prepare arylcarboxamides used as novel dopamine receptor antagonists.
Definition
ChEBI: Trans-1,4-Dichlorobutene is an organochlorine compound.
