Agent Name |
Isobutylamine |
Alternative Name |
2-Methylpropylamine |
CAS Number |
78-81-9 |
Formula |
C4-H11-N |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
1-Amino-2-methylpropane; 2-Methyl-1-propanamine; 2-Methylpropanamine; 2-Methylpropylamine; Isobutylamine; Monoisobutylamine; Valamine; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
Description |
Colorless liquid with an amine odor; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in the production of insecticides and other organic chemicals; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
MAK |
5 ppm |
Vapor Pressure |
138 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes |
Boiling point = 68-69 degrees C; [ICSC] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ISOBUTYLAMINE
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