Butylethylamine
Agent Name
Butylethylamine
CAS Number
13360-63-9
Formula
C6-H15-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Butyl(ethyl)amine; N-Butylethylamine; 1-Butanamine, N-ethyl-; Butylamine, N-ethyl-; Ethylbutylamine; N-Ethyl-N-butylamine; N-Ethylbutylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2733
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid with an ammonical odor; [CAMEO] Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [NTP]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [CAMEO] Vapor is irritating to eyes, nose, and throat; Liquid can burn skin and eyes; [CHRIS] Highly flammable; Causes burns; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Inhalation can cause corrosive effects to the upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
27 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 500 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Polyamines, flammable, corrosive, n.o.s."
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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