Putrescine
SIAL/51799 - analytical standard
Synonym: 1,4-Diaminobutane; 1,4-Butanediamine; Putrescine; Tetramethylenediamine
CAS Number: 110-60-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H12N2
Molecular Weight: 88.15
EC Number: 203-782-3
MDL Number: MFCD00008235
Linear Formula: NH2(CH2)4NH2
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥98.5% (GC) |
bp | 158-160 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.877 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
expl. lim. | 9.08 % |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C4H12N2/c5-3-1-2-4-6/h |
InChI key | KIDHWZJUCRJVML-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 25-28 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | NCCCCN |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Other Notes: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H290 - H302 - H311 - H314 - H330 |
Precautionary statements | P260 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | T |
Risk Statements | 10-21/22-23-34 |
Safety Statements | 16-26-36/37/39-45 |
RIDADR | UN 2925 8(4.1) / PGII |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 113.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 45 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98.5% (GC) |
bp | 158-160 °C (lit.) |
mp | 25-28 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.877 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |