Di-n-butylamine
Agent Name
Di-n-butylamine
Alternative Name
Dibutylamine
CAS Number
111-92-2
Formula
C8-H19-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Butanamine, N-butyl-; AI3-52649; Dibutilamina [Romanian]; Dibutylamine; N-Butyl-1-butanamine; n-Dibutylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2248
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a corrosion inhibitor and chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Causes severe burns to the eyes and skin; High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.59 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.04 ppm
Odor Threshold High
1.1 ppm
RD50
173 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 500 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 57 deg C; VP from HSDB;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
WEEL
Ceiling = 5 ppm
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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