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1-Iodobutane 99%, stabilised with copper

Price: £27.95
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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Thursday the 19th March 2026*
In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)
UK Shipping

Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting orders for Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

AB, DD, DG3, DG4, DG6 - DG9, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO30 - PO41, TD, TR21 - TR25, ZE

* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed

What is 1-Iodobutane? 1-Iodobutane is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H9I. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. It belongs to the class of alkyl halides and is an important chemical reagent used in organic synthesis.

High-Quality Formulation: Produced with high purity, ensuring consistent performance in synthetic chemistry and industrial applications. It is a high-quality chemical reagent that meets the needs of professionals working in laboratory and production environments.

Shipped from UK Facility: Our 1-Iodobutane is sourced and bottled using non-toxic, chemical resistant bottles, providing reliable and trusted quality to our customers.

Dispensing Adapter Compatibility

  • 25ml: 45mm neck size
  • 100ml: 45mm neck size
  • 500ml: 45mm neck size

Frequent Uses

Chemical Reactions and Synthesis
Used extensively in organic chemistry for nucleophilic substitution reactions, where it is used to introduce the butyl group into other molecules, facilitating the synthesis of complex organic compounds.

Surfactant Production
In the production of surfactants, 1-iodobutane is reacted with other chemicals to produce compounds that are essential for cleaning and emulsifying properties in detergents and other consumer goods.

Polymer Synthesis
Used as a building block in the synthesis of polymers, enabling the production of high-performance materials for a variety of industrial and commercial applications.

  • Assay:>98.5%
  • Molecular Formula: C4H9I
  • Molecular Weight: 184.02
  • Boiling Point: 130-131 deg C
  • Melting Point: -103 deg C
  • Refractive Index: 1.4975-1.5005
  • Stabiliser: Copper Powder

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: Flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if inhaled.

Prec Phrases: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

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Cas No: 542-69-8
Einecs No: 208-824-4
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