Diisobutylamine
Agent Name
Diisobutylamine
CAS Number
110-96-3
Formula
C8-H19-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
N,N-Bis(2-methylpropyl)amine; 1-Propanamine, 2-methyl-N-(2-methylpropyl)-; 2-Methyl-N-(2-methylpropyl)-1-propanamine; Amine, diisobutyl-; Bis(beta-methylpropyl)amine; [ChemIDplus] UN2361
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Water-white liquid with an odor of amine; [Hawley] Colorless liquid with an ammonia-like or fishy odor; May become yellow on prolonged contact with air; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [Hawley] Used to make agrochemicals and other organic chemicals; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause pulmonary edema; Can be absorbed through skin; [ICSC] Not mutagenic in five strains of Salmonella typhimurium; Emergency treatment: "Corrosives-alkaline"; [HSDB] Sensitive to heat and air; A severe skin and eye irritant; A respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause pulmonary edema; May be absorbed through skin; [CHEMINFO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.27 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.1 ppm
Odor Threshold High
0.3 ppm
Explanatory Notes
Odor threshold from CHEMINFO; VP from ChemIDplus;
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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