Benzylamine
Agent Name
Benzylamine
Alternative Name
alpha-Aminotoluene
CAS Number
100-46-9
Formula
C7-H9-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(Aminomethyl)benzene; (Phenylmethyl)amine; Benzenemethanamine; Monobenzylamine; Moringine; Sumine 2005; Sumine 2006; alpha-Aminotoluene; [ChemIDplus] UN2735
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Colorless to light-yellow liquid with a strong ammonia odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Inhalation of vapor can cause respiratory distress and cough; Effects on the eye include lacrimation and corneal edema associated with a perception of halos around lights; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.662 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 168 deg F; VP from HSDB;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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