2-Ethyl butylamine
Agent Name
2-Ethyl butylamine
CAS Number
617-79-8
Formula
C6-H15-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-2-ethylbutane; 1-Butanamine, 2-ethyl-; 2-Ethylbutylamine; Butylamine, 2-ethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2733
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid with an amine odor; [HSDB] Colorless liquid or low melting solid; mp = 20-23 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [Hawley]
Comments
Flammable liquid; [Hawley] A skin and severe eye irritant; [SAX] External application to rabbit eyes scored 9 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most severe) for degree of injury after 24 hours; Emergency treatment: Irritants; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; May be absorbed through skin; Inhalation may result in chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
15 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 500 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, flammable, corrosive, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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