1,4-diaminobutane
tetramethylene diamine
Identification
| Name | 1,4-diaminobutane |
| IUPAC | butane-1,4-diamine |
| CAS Number | 110-60-1 |
| EINECS | 203-782-3 |
| FDA UNII | V10TVZ52E4 |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H12 N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.15364000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008235 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.979H |
| Beilstein | 0605282 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | 1,4-diaminobutane |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 110-60-1 ; 1,4-BUTANEDIAMINE |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.87700 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.45690 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 125.00 °F. TCC ( 51.67 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | animal rotting fish |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 1750 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 1576 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE CONTRACTION OR SPASTICITY)\nVASCULAR: BP LOWERING NOT CHARACTERIZED IN AUTONOMIC SECTION']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for 1,4-diaminobutane usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 1,4-diaminobutane flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butane-1,4-diamine
putrescine
tetramethylene diamine
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