1-Aminoethylpiperazine
Agent Name
1-Aminoethylpiperazine
CAS Number
140-31-8
Formula
C6-H15-N3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-(2-Aminoethyl)piperazine; 1-Piperazineethanamine; 1-Piperazineethylamine; Aminoethylpiperazine; N-(2-Aminoethyl)piperazine; N-(beta-Aminoethyl)piperazine; Piperazine, 1-(2-aminoethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] UN2815
Category
Piperazines
Description
Colorless to light colored liquid;
Sources/Uses
Used as an epoxy curing agent and chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, anthelmintics, and surface-active agents; [HSDB] Used as an epoxy resin hardener; [Sullivan, p. 473]
Comments
Liquid causes second or third degree burns after short contact. [CHRIS] Pulmonary edema may result from inhalation of high concentrations. [NJ-HSFS] Can cause coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath if inhaled; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.048 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.1 ppm
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 93 deg C; Odor threshold from CHEMINFO;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: