Tri-n-butylaluminum
Agent Name
Tri-n-butylaluminum
CAS Number
1116-70-7
Formula
C12-H27-Al
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Aluminum, tributyl-; Tributylaluminum; [ChemIDplus] UN3051
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] Colorless to pale yellow liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used to make organo-tin compounds and as a catalyst for polyolefin plastics and synthetic rubbers; [HSDB] Organic aluminum compounds are "some of the most important, highest volume, highest value organometallic compounds in production." [Ullmann]
Comments
A strong reducing agent; May ignite on contact with moist air or water; Fumes in air; May cause burns to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; Fumes hazardous by inhalation; [CAMEO] Pyrophoric; Reacts with water evolving flammable gas; [eChemPortal: ERMA] Organoaluminum compounds are corrosive; Harmful if absorbed through the skin or inhaled; The butyl alkyls and below are pyrophoric; Aluminum alkyls are eye irritants; [HSDB] Organic aluminum compounds can cause irritation or burns, depending upon concentration; [Ullmann] TLV withdrawn for aluminum alkyls because of inadequate toxicological data; [ACGIH] See "Aluminum." See "ORGANOMETALS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aluminum alkyls."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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