| Agent Name |
Tri-n-propylamine |
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| Alternative Name |
Tripropylamine |
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| CAS Number |
102-69-2 |
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| Formula |
C9-H21-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
N,N-Dipropyl-1-propanamine; N,N-Dipropylpropanamine; Tri-n-propylamine; Tripropylamine; [ChemFinder] Tripropylammonium; 1-Propanamine, N,N-dipropyl-; Propyldi-n-propylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2260 |
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| Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
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| Description |
Colourless liquid with an ammonia-like or fishy odour; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to synthesize wall carbon nanotubes for research purposes; [HSDB] Used as a solvent; [CAMEO] Used as a corrosion inhibitor. Also used in the preparation of zeolite-type catalysts, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, dyes, and cosmetics; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Can irritate the eyes, nose and throat; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [CHEMINFO] |
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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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| Vapor Pressure |
1.51 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 5,100 mg/m3/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 41 deg C; [HSDB] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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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: TRIPROPYLAMINE
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