Agent Name
tert-Butylamine
Alternative Name
2-Methyl-2-propanamine
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,1-Dimethylethanamine; 1,1-Dimethylethylamine; 2-Amino-2-methylpropane; 2-Aminoisobutane; 2-Methyl-2-aminopropane; 2-Methyl-2-propanamine; 2-Propanamine, 2-methyl-; Butylamine, tert; Butylamine, tertiary; CP 11093; Erbumine; Trimethylaminomethane; t-Butylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN1992
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid with an amine odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure may cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO]
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 3,800 mg/m3/4H
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = -8 deg C; VP from HSDB;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
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