n-Pentylamine
Agent Name
n-Pentylamine
Alternative Name
n-Amylamine
CAS Number
110-58-7
Formula
C5-H13-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Aminopentane; 1-Pentanamine; 1-Pentylamine; Amylamine; Monoamylamine; Norleucamine; Pentylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN1106
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid with an ammoniacal odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate, solvent, gasoline additive, and in corrosion inhibitors, dyestuffs, flotation agents, rubber chemicals, insecticides, and pharmaceuticals; [NTP]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A severe irritant; [NTP] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
91 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 2,000 ppm/4hr
Explanatory Notes
VP = 30 mm Hg at 25 deg C; [ChemIDplus] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amylamines."
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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