Di-n-propylamine
Agent Name
Di-n-propylamine
Alternative Name
Dipropylamine
CAS Number
142-84-7
Formula
C6-H15-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
n-Dipropylamine; 1-Propanamine, N-propyl-; N-Dipropylamine; N-Propyl-1-propanamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2383
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid with an odor of ammonia; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Two of six rats died after exposure to 1000 ppm for four minutes. High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema. [HSDB] Possesses pharmacologic activity as a dopamine agonist; [REPROTOX] A strong respiratory tract irritant that may cause pulmonary edema; A severe skin and eye irritant (may cause corneal edema); Degenerative changes to kidney and liver observed in chronic studies of rats and rabbits; [CHRIS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
20.1 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.1 ppm
Odor Threshold High
0.2 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 4,400 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
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
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