1,8-Octamethylenediamine
Agent Name
1,8-Octamethylenediamine
CAS Number
373-44-4
Formula
C8-H20-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,8-Diaminooctane; 1,8-Octylenediamine; Octamethylenediamine; 1,8-Octanediamine; [ChemIDplus] UN3259
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Faint yellow crystals, hygroscopic; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to produce fungicides; [Ullmann]
Comments
Corrosive to the skin; Can cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
ERG guide is for" Polyamines, solid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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