Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
(N-Benzylaminomethyl)benzene; Bibenzylamine; DBA; DBA (VAN); N,N-Dibenzylamine; N-(Phenylmethyl)benzenemethanamine; N-Benzylbenzylamine; Benzenemethanamine, N-(phenylmethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Phenyl-N-(phenylmethyl)methanamine; [ECHA REACH Registrations] UN2735
Category
Amines, Polyaromatic
Description
Liquid with an ammoniacal odor; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid with a weak odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in the detection of cobalt, cyanate, and iron; [Merck Index] Used to make fine chemicals; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Diphenylamine."
Vapor Pressure
0.00026 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Other Information
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