Dihexylamine
Agent Name
Dihexylamine
CAS Number
143-16-8
Formula
C12-H27-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Hexanamine, N-hexyl-; Di-N-hexylamine; Di-n-hexylamine; N,N-Dihexylamine; N-Hexylhexanamine; [ChemIDplus] Bis(1-hexyl)amine; N-Hexyl-1-hexanamine; [CAMEO]
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [NTP]
Comments
A severe eye and mild skin irritant; [RTECS] Readily absorbed through skin; [NTP] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Toxic by ingestion; Highly toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Ethylhexylamine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Vapor pressure < 0.1 mm Hg at 20 deg C; [NTP]
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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