| Agent Name |
tert-Butylamine |
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| Alternative Name |
2-Methyl-2-propanamine |
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| CAS Number |
75-64-9 |
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| Formula |
C4-H11-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,1-Dimethylethanamine; 1,1-Dimethylethylamine; 2-Amino-2-methylpropane; 2-Aminoisobutane; 2-Methyl-2-aminopropane; 2-Methyl-2-propanamine; 2-Propanamine, 2-methyl-; Butylamine, tert; Butylamine, tertiary; CP 11093; Erbumine; Trimethylaminomethane; t-Butylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN1992 |
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| Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with an amine odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure may cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| MAK |
5 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
372 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 3,800 mg/m3/4H |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = -8 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-METHYL-2-PROPANAMINE
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