| Agent Name |
Isobutylamine |
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| Alternative Name |
2-Methylpropylamine |
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| CAS Number |
78-81-9 |
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| Formula |
C4-H11-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1-Amino-2-methylpropane; 2-Methyl-1-propanamine; 2-Methylpropanamine; 2-Methylpropylamine; Isobutylamine; Monoisobutylamine; Valamine; [ChemFinder] |
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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 in the production of insecticides and other organic chemicals; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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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 |
138 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Boiling point = 68-69 degrees C; [ICSC] |
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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: ISOBUTYLAMINE
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