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2-METHYL-1 3-BUTADIENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Universal entry(ies)
C5H8
formula, see observation
78-79-5
CAS number
DEF

The molecular unit of natural rubber, appearing under the form of a colorless, volatile liquid, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether and hydrocarbon solvents, used as a monomer for the manufacture of polyisoprene, as a chemical intermediate and a component of butyl rubber.

OBS

2-methylbuta-1,3-diene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

isoprene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designation: UN 1218.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H8

Key term(s)
  • beta-methylbivinyl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H8
formula, see observation
78-79-5
CAS number
DEF

Carbure liquide polymérisable en un produit doué de haute élasticité (caoutchouc artificiel).

OBS

2-méthylbuta-1,3-diène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

isoprène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H8

Key term(s)
  • bêta-méthylbivinyle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H8
formula, see observation
78-79-5
CAS number
OBS

Unidad molecular del caucho. Líquido volátil, incoloro. Insoluble en agua, soluble en alcohol y éter. Muy inflamable. Tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C5H[susubíndice 8]

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