Di-n-pentylamine
Agent Name
Di-n-pentylamine
Alternative Name
Di-n-amylamine
CAS Number
2050-92-2
Formula
C10-H23-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Di-n-amylamine; 1-Pentanamine, N-pentyl-; Amine, dipentyl; Diamyl amine; Diamylamine; Dipentylamine; Pentylamine, pentyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2841
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless to light yellow liquid; [ICSC] Ammoniacal or fishy odor; [CHEMINFO] Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in rubber accelerators, flotation reagents, dyestuffs, and corrosion inhibitors and as a solvent for oils, resins, and some cellulose esters; [Hawley] Used as a catalyst, hair wave setting compound, and to make templating agents; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Can be absorbed through skin; Inhalation may cause pulmonary edema; May cause CNS effects; [ICSC] A respiratory tract irritant; May cause severe burns to skin and eyes; Corrosive to skin and eyes of rabbits; Emergency treatment: "Corrosives-alkaline"; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Can be absorbed through skin; Inhalation may cause pulmonary edema; [CHEMINFO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.153 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 63 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: