1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

IUPAC: Buta-1,3-diene

CAS: 106-99-0

Overview

1,3-Butadiene is a key monomer for synthetic rubber including styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) used in automobile tires.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110

Elemental Composition

H
11.2%
C
88.8%

Uses

  • Synthetic rubber (SBR, BR)
  • ABS plastic
  • Nylon intermediate

Fun Facts

  • About 60% of the world's butadiene goes into synthetic rubber for tires

Safety

  • ⚠ Carcinogen
  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ May cause leukemia

Structure

SMILES

C=CC=C

Properties

Type
organic
State
gas
Molar Mass
54.09 g/mol
Density
0.6210 g/cm³
Melting Point
-108.9 °C
Boiling Point
-4.4 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
54.0470
XLogP
2.0
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
21.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1,3-Butadiene?
1,3-Butadiene (C₄H₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Buta-1,3-diene.
What is the molecular weight of 1,3-Butadiene?
1,3-Butadiene has a molar mass of 54.09 g/mol.
What state is 1,3-Butadiene at room temperature?
1,3-Butadiene is a gas at room temperature.
Is 1,3-Butadiene organic or inorganic?
1,3-Butadiene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up 1,3-Butadiene?
1,3-Butadiene (C₄H₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).