Description

Putrescine (Butane-1,4-diamine) is a high-purity, organic diamine with the molecular formula C₄H₁₂N₂ (CAS No. 110-60-1). This aliphatic compound is a key biogenic amine, widely utilized in biochemical research, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. Our Putrescine is rigorously tested to ensure exceptional quality, with stringent controls for purity, stability, and consistency. It is supplied as a clear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid with a characteristic amine odor, packaged under inert conditions to maintain integrity. Ideal for polyamide synthesis, cell culture studies, and as a precursor in organic synthesis, this product meets the demanding standards of researchers and scientists.

Key Features:

• High purity (>98%) for reliable results
• Stable under recommended storage conditions
• Versatile applications in biochemistry and material science
• Available in multiple packaging options (1g, 5g, 25g, 100g)
• Strict quality control with batch-specific certificates of analysis

Properties

• CAS Number: 110-60-1
• Complexity: 17.5
• IUPAC Name: butane-1,4-diamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H12N2/c5-3-1-2-4-6/h1-6H2
• InChI Key: KIDHWZJUCRJVML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 88.100048391
• Molecular Formula: C4H12N2
• Molecular Weight: 88.15
• SMILES: C(CCN)CN
• Topological: 52
• Monoisotopic Mass: 88.100048391
• Physical Description: Colorless liquid with a strong odor like piperidine; mp = 23-24 deg C; White solid; mp = 26.8 deg C; [EFSA: DAR – Vol. 1] White hygroscopic solid with an odor like amines; mp = 25-28 deg C;
• Color/Form: Colorless oil
• Odor: Strong piperidine-like odor
• Solubility: Soluble in water with strongly basic reaction
• Density: 0.877 g/cu cm at 25 °C
• Vapor Pressure: 4.12 [mmHg]
• Refractive Index: Index of refraction = 1.4969 at 20 °C/D
• Dissociation Constants: 10.8
• Synonyms: 1,4-diaminobutane, putrescine, 1,4-butanediamine, butane-1,4-diamine, tetramethylenediamine, Butylenediamine, Putrescin, 1,4-Butylenediamine, Tetramethyldiamine, 1,4-Tetramethylenediamine, putrescina, Putreszin, Tetramethylendiamin, NSC 60545, CCRIS 6751, H2N(CH2)4NH2, 1,4-Diamino-n-butane, BRN 0605282, AI3-25444, EINECS 203-782-3, UNII-V10TVZ52E4, NSC-60545, 1,4-butane diamine, V10TVZ52E4, CHEBI:17148, HSDB 7865, PUTRESCINE [MI], BUTANE,1,4-DIAMINO, DTXSID4041107, EC 203-782-3, 1,4 Butanediamine, 1,4 Diaminobutane, 1,4butanediamine, 1,4diaminobutane, Butane1,4diamine, 1,4butylenediamine, 1,4Tetramethylenediamine, 1,4-tetramethylene diamine, DTXCID2021107, 4-04-00-01283 (beilstein handbook reference), diaminobutane, inchi=1/c4h12n2/c5-3-1-2-4-6/h1-6h, kidhwzjucrjvml-uhfffaoysa-n, un2928, 110-60-1, MFCD00008235, Putrescine, free base, Putrescine; NSC 60545; Putramine, CHEMBL46257, BUTANE, 1,4-DIAMINO-, PUT, 1,4-Butanediamine-13C4, Putrescine-13C4, butylene amine, tetramethylendiamine, 4-amino-butyl-amine, tetramethylene diamine, 1,4 diamino butane, 1,4-diamino butane, Spectrum_001646, 1i7c, 1i7m, Spectrum2_001935, Spectrum3_001198, Spectrum4_000237, Spectrum5_001005, Lopac-P-7505, bmse000109, bmse000814, bmse000862, 1,4-Diaminobutane, 99%, Lopac0_000972, SCHEMBL21642, BSPBio_002875, KBioGR_000933, KBioSS_002126, DivK1c_000716, SCHEMBL353057, SCHEMBL947607, SPBio_001969, .alpha.,.omega.-Butanediamine, Putrescine, analytical standard, GTPL2388, SCHEMBL1309048, SCHEMBL1942226, SCHEMBL3496828, SCHEMBL6249093, SCHEMBL7387161, KBio1_000716, KBio2_002126, KBio2_004694, KBio2_007262, KBio3_002375, 1a99, NINDS_000716, HY-N2407, NSC60545, BBL027703, BDBM50009385, MSK000108, s5825, SBB059998, STL372697, AKOS000119071, CCG-205052, DB01917, SDCCGMLS-0066929.P001, SDCCGSBI-0050945.P003, IDI1_000716, 1,4-Diaminobutane; Tetramethylenediamine, NCGC00015837-01, NCGC00015837-02, NCGC00015837-03, NCGC00015837-07, NCGC00162302-01, BP-21408, NCI60_004431, CS-0022608, D0239, NS00009671, ST45255380, EN300-19074, C00134, C02896, F17678, P-7990, 1,4-Diaminobutane, puriss., >=99.0% (GC), Q410190, BRD-K75282878-300-05-3, F1791-1258, Z104472592, A4738F6F-F1A1-4B30-BF38-866D5AC66C93, 58I

Application

Putrescine is extensively used as a precursor in the synthesis of polyamides (nylons) and other polymers. In biochemistry, it serves as a critical component in cell culture media, supporting cell proliferation and differentiation. Additionally, it plays a role in plant physiology research, where it acts as a growth regulator and stress response mediator.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (29.1%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H290 (12.1%): May be corrosive to metals [Warning Corrosive to Metals]
• H302+H312 (15.8%): Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal]
• H302 (89.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H311 (68%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H312 (21.5%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H314 (88.7%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H318 (68%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H330 (83.4%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H412 (42.9%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P234, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P320, P321, P330, P361+P364, P362+P364, P363, P370+P378, P390, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P406, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (29.1%)
• Met. Corr. 1 (12.1%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (89.5%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (68%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (21.5%)
• Skin Corr. 1B (88.7%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (68%)
• Acute Tox. 2 (83.4%)
• Aquatic Chronic 3 (42.9%)

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