trans-butene-2

Name:
trans-butene-2
Detailed information:

M Formula:	CH3HC:CHCH3.
Chemistry structure:
Properties:
A colorless liquified petroleum gas. Bp 0.88C, fp −105.8C, d 0.6042 (20/4C), specific volume 6.7 cu ft/lb (21.1C), flash p −100F (−72C), autoign temp 615F (324C). Soluble in organic solvents; insoluble in water.
Derivation:
Gases containing appreciable content of trans-butene-2, along with other butene and butane hydrocarbons, are obtained by fractional distillation of refinery gas.
Grade:
Technical 95%, CP 99.0%, research 99.9%.
Hazard:
Asphyxiant gas. Highly flammable. Flammable limits in air 1.8–9% by volume. Dangerous fire and explosion risk.
Use:
See cis-butene-2.