sec-Butylamine

Agent Name
sec-Butylamine
Alternative Name
2-Aminobutane
CAS Number
13952-84-6
Formula
C4-H11-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
sec-Butylamine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(RS)-sec-Butylamine; 1-Methylpropanamine; 1-Methylpropylamine; 2-AB; 2-AB (VAN); 2-Aminobutane; 2-Aminobutane base; 2-Butanamine; 2-Butylamine; Butafume; Butylamine [ISO]; Deccotane; Frucote; Propylamine, 1-methyl; Tutane; [ChemIDplus] UN1992
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fungicide; [HSDB]
Comments
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

MAK
2 ppm
Vapor Pressure
178 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = -19 deg C; VP from HSDB;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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