| Agent Name |
1-Aminopropane |
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| CAS Number |
107-10-8 |
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| Formula |
C3-H9-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1-Propanamine; 1-Propylamine; Mono-n-propylamine; Monopropylamine; Propanamine; Propylamine; n-Propylamine; UN1277; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a strong ammonia odor; [Merck Index] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate and laboratory reagent; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
Animals exposed to lethal concentrations have dyspnea and hepatitis. [ChemIDplus] Corrosive to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Can cause pulmonary edema at high concentrations; [NJ-HSFS] Liquid may cause second or third degree burns after brief skin contact. [CHRIS] May cause "halo vision" at lower concentrations; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
310 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 2,310 ppm/4H |
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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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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1-AMINOPROPANE
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