Hexadecylamine
Agent Name
Hexadecylamine
CAS Number
143-27-1
Formula
C16-H35-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Hexadecanamine; Palmityl amine; 1-Aminohexadecane; 1-Hexadecylamine; Alamine 6; Alamine 6D; Armeen 16D; Cetylamin [German]; Cetylamine; Hexyldecylamine; Monohexadecylamine; Nissan Amine PB; Palmitamine; Palmitylamine; n-Cetylamine; n-Hexadecylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN3259
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
White waxy solid with an ammoniacal odor; [CAMEO] White crystalline solid with a weak odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
May cause skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritation; [CAMEO] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Decylamine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, solid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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