1,2-Butadiene (CED0014685)

1,2-Butadiene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H6 and an average molecular weight of 54.09 g/mol. 1,2-Butadiene belongs to the acyclic allenes, a class of allenes within the organic compounds. This substance is found in or released from 37 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, auxiliary devices, coils, communication cables or conductors, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, among 16 other sources. In household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in bleaching agents, cigar cigarettes, pipe accessories, soap detergents, and perfumes within detergents and soaps, as well as three additional sources. Building and construction sources include ceilings, floors, roofs, and tents or canopies. Furthermore, the compound is linked to food, food processing, and cookware, specifically regarding food preservation, processing meats, and fermentation processes for beer. It is also found in drinking water and water supply. The recorded exposure route for 1,2-Butadiene is oral.