1,4-butanediamine
Also known as: putrescine, tetramethylenediamine, 1,4-diaminobutane, butane-1,4-diamine, 1,4-butylenediamine, 1,4-tetramethylenediamine
1,4-butanediamine (CAS 110-60-1) is a compound in the Organic Bases category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H12N2 and a molecular weight of 88.151 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 27 °C, a boiling point of 159.0±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 51.7±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H311 — Toxic in contact with skin. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 110-60-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-1117916-6
- Molecular Formula
- C4H12N2
- Molecular Weight
- 88.151 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Bases
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 27 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 159.0±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 51.7±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 88.100044 |
| PSA | 52.04000 |
| LogP | -0.72 |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.6±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.455 |
| Additional Property | cell culture medium: 0.16 mg/mL |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H311 — Toxic in contact with skin
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H330 — Fatal if inhaled
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Hauschild MZ. Putrescine (1,4-diaminobutane) as an indicator of pollution-induced stress in higher plants: barley and rape stressed with Cr(III) or Cr(VI). Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 1993 Oct;26(2):228-47. [2]. Sequerra EB, et al. Putrescine as an important source of GABA in the postnatal rat subventricular zone. Neuroscience. 2007 May 11;146(2):489-93. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2921290000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2921290000 other acyclic polyamines and their derivatives; salts thereof。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 1,4-butanediamine?
The CAS number of 1,4-butanediamine is 110-60-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,4-butanediamine?
1,4-butanediamine has molecular formula C4H12N2 and molecular weight 88.151 g/mol.
Is 1,4-butanediamine hazardous?
1,4-butanediamine has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 1,4-butanediamine?
For 1,4-butanediamine, Upstream Products: 4-Amino-1-butanol, 1,4-Butanediol, Succinonitrile; Downstream Products: N,N'-Bis(salicylidene)-1,4-butanediamine, 1,4-BUTANE DIISOTHIOCYANATE, Arcaine sulfate.
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