Ethylamine hydrochloride

Agent Name
Ethylamine hydrochloride
CAS Number
557-66-4
Formula
C2-H7-N.Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Ethylamine hydrochloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Ethylamine HCl; Ethylammonium chloride; Monoethylammonium chloride; Ethanamine, hydrochloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Cream-colored crystalline powder; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in production of resins and rubber latex; Also used in oil refining and organic syntheses; [Merck Index]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 2,610 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation, skin burns, and dermatitis; [Merck Index] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Ethylamine."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.000362 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: