Allylamine
Agent Name
Allylamine
CAS Number
107-11-9
Formula
C3-H7-N
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
2-Propen-1-amine; 2-Propenamine; 2-Propenylamine; 3-Amino-1-propene;3-Aminopropene; 3-Aminopropylene; Monoallylamine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors
Description
Colorless to light-yellow liquid with a strong ammonia-like odor; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used to vulcanize rubber and to manufacture other organic chemicals; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
A lachrymator; Caustic to skin, eyes, respiratory tract; Inhalation can induce acute pulmonary edema; Causes "halo vision" at low concentrations; [CHEMINFO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Vapor Pressure
242 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
2.5 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 177 ppm/8H
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: