alpha-Methylbenzylamine
Agent Name
alpha-Methylbenzylamine
CAS Number
98-84-0; 618-36-0
Formula
C8-H11-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-1-phenylethane; 1-Fenylethylamin [Czech]; 1-Phenylethanamine; 1-Phenylethylamine; Benzene, (1-amino-ethyl)-; Benzenemethanamine, alpha-methyl-; Benzenemethaneamine, alpha-methyl-; Benzylamine, alpha-methyl-; Ethanamine, 1-phenyl-; Ethylamine, 1-phenyl-; Sumine 2079; alpha-Aminoethylbenzene; alpha-Methylbenzenemethanamine; alpha-Phenethylamine; alpha-Phenylethylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2735
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Clear liquid with a mild odor of ammonia; [HSDB] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used for synthesis and as an emulsifying agent; [Hawley] Used as a resolving agent and chiral intermediate; [Merck Index]
Comments
Emergency treatment: Irritants; [HSDB] Corrosive to skin and eyes, based on animal studies; [CHEMINFO] A corrosive substance that may cause burns; [eChemPortal: ESIS] Causes burns; Harmful by ingestion or skin absorption; Inhalation may cause corrosive effects to the upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.5 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 79.4 deg C; [Hawley] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s."
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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