L-alpha-Methylbenzylamine
Agent Name
L-alpha-Methylbenzylamine
CAS Number
2627-86-3
Formula
C8-H11-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(S)-alpha-Methylbenzenemethanamine; Benzenemethanamine, alpha-methyl-, (alphaS)-; [ChemIDplus] (S)-(-)-alpha-Methylbenzylamine; (S)-(-)-1-Phenylethanamine; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2922
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Colorless hygroscopic liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Causes burns; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [ECHA REACH Registrations] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "N-Methylbenzylamine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.5 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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