1-Butene

Your Professional 1-Butene Supplier

 

Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of 1-butene in China. Nanjing ZL Energy Co.,Ltd mainly engaged in the technology research and development, production and sales of refrigerant, foaming agent and other energy products as well as fluorine refrigerant series products. We have a skilled engineering team dedicated to refining every stage, from product development and process improvement to production oversight, ensuring every product delivered meets rigorous quality and performance standards. The price is competitive and the product is quality-assured, which is a good choice for your long-term cooperation.

 

 
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Why Choose Us
 

Fast transportation

In order to better serve customers, the company has established its own dangerous goods transportation fleet and established a stable and efficient transportation channel.

 

Production equipment

We have 4 production lines, pressure horizontal storage tanks, spherical tanks and a complete analytical laboratory.

 

Our certification

We have ISO, SGS, ROHS and other certifications.

 

Our services

In the pre-sales stage, our team of experts will recommend the most suitable products according to the needs of customers and provide detailed technical consultation. During the sales period, we ensure timely delivery and provide installation guidance. For after-sales, we provide long-term technical support, warranty services and spare parts to help customers maximize the use of products and get reliable maintenance during use.

 

Advantages of 1-Butene

 

1-Butene is widely used as a comonomer in the production of polyethylenes, especially Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). This enhances properties like flexibility and strength in the resulting plastics. In polypropylene/1-butene (PPB) copolymers, increasing the 1-butene content can lead to improved impact strength, wider foaming temperature windows, and enhanced energy absorption efficiency. 1-Butene serves as an intermediate for various specialty chemicals like sec-butanol, butene oxide, and amyl alcohol.

 

Properties of 1-Butene
 

Product name

1-Butene

Melting point

−185 °C(lit.)

Boiling point

−6.3 °C(lit.)

Density

0.5951

Vapor density

1.93 (vs air)

Vapor pressure

1939 mm Hg ( 21.1 °C)

Refractive index

1.3962

Flash point

80

Storage temp

-20°C Freezer

Form

Gas

Color

Colorless to Almost colorless

Odor

Slightly aromatic

Odor Threshold

0.36ppm

Explosive limit

9.3%

Water Solubility

222 mg/kg at 25 °C

 

1-Butene Gas

 

Use of 1-Butene

Basic chemical raw material: High purity 1-butene has a wide range of applications in the chemical industry. It is mainly used for dehydrogenation to produce butadiene, which is an important raw material for synthetic rubber; at the same time, butene can also generate alcohol compounds such as n-butanol and sec-butanol through hydration reactions. In addition, the isomers of butene also have their own unique application value. For example, 1-butene and 2-butene can be used to synthesize c4, c5 derivatives and make cross-linking agents, composite gasoline, etc.; isobutylene is the raw material for making butyl rubber and polyisobutylene rubber.


Basic raw material for petrochemicals: By cracking raw materials such as petroleum gas, butene-rich fractions can be obtained. After further separation and purification, these fractions can be used to produce various organic chemical raw materials and polymer materials.

 

Preparation Method of 1-Butene

 

 

1-Butene is produced by separation from crude C4 refinery streams and by ethylene dimerization. The former affords a mixture of 1-and 2-butenes, while the latter affords only the terminal alkene. It is distilled to give a very high purity product.

 

 

Safety Guidelines For Using 1-Butene

Due to the flammable and explosive properties of 1-butene, safety regulations must be strictly observed during storage and use. First, 1-butene should be stored in a cool and ventilated warehouse, away from fire and heat sources, and avoid direct sunlight. Secondly, the storage area should be equipped with corresponding fire-fighting facilities and leakage emergency treatment equipment to ensure that it can be disposed of quickly and effectively in an emergency. In addition, operators should wear appropriate protective equipment, such as anti-static work clothes, explosion-proof glasses, etc., to reduce the possibility of accidents.

High Purity 1-Butene

 

Packing and Shipping of 1-Butene
 

Packing

Be stored in high-pressure cylinders or tanks

Shipping

Shipped by road, sea, rail

 

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is the structure of 1-butene?

A: 1-butene, like the other three isomers of butene, possesses a condensed chemical formula of C 4 H 8 . The structural formula is C H 2 = C H C H 2 C H 3 .

Q: What is butene 1 used for?

A: Butene-1 is mainly used in the production of high-quality plastics such as polyethylene and poly(1-butene). Important applications of Butene-1 are packaging materials such as films, bags, and food packaging. It provides special properties such as greater tensile strength.

Q: What is the full structure of butene?

A: Recall that the number of carbons in butane is equal to four and the number of hydrogens is ten, which makes C 4 H 1 0 butane's formula.

Q: What is the conformation of 1-butene?

A: 1-Butene has a number of key conformations that it can adopt, these include the highest energy anti-staggered conformation that with a sixty degree rotation gives the lowest energy conformation eclipsed conformation.

Q: How to make one butene?

A: Manufacturing. 1-Butene is produced by separation from crude C4 refinery streams and by ethylene dimerization.

Q: How can you tell the difference between 1-butene and 2-butene?

A: Butene – 1 and butene – 2 can be distinguished either by ozonolysis or by oxidation with acidic KMnO4 solution which they give different carbonyl compounds.

Q: Is butene safe?

A: 1-Butene is a simple asphyxiant. Inhalation of high concentration may cause rapid respiration, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. Massive exposure may cause unconsciousness and death. Contact with the liquid phase or with the cold gas escaping from cylinder may cause frostbite.

We're well-known as one of the leading 1-butene manufacturers and suppliers in China. If you're going to buy high quality 1-butene at competitive price, welcome to get more information from our factory.

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