Decylamine
Agent Name
Decylamine
CAS Number
2016-57-1
Formula
C10-H23-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Aminodecane; 1-Decylamine; Kemamine P 190D; Monodecylamine; n-Decylamine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid with an amine odor; [Hawley] mp = 17 deg C; [ChemIDplus] Clear colorless liquid; mp = 15 deg C; Absorbs carbon dioxide from air; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as chemical intermediate and a honeybee repellant after pesticide use in New Zealand; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [Hawley] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; Readily absorbed through skin; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.1 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: