3-Methoxypropylamine
Agent Name
3-Methoxypropylamine
CAS Number
5332-73-0
Formula
C4-H11-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-3-methoxypropane; 3-Aminopropyl methyl ether; 3-MPA; 3-Methoxy-1-propanamine; 3-Methoxy-n-propylamine; 3-Methyoxypropylamine; Propanolamine methyl ether; gamma-Methoxypropylamine; 1-Propanamine, 3-methoxy-; Propylamine, 3-methoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN2734
Category
Other Nitrogen Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor; [AIHA]
Sources/Uses
Used in steam systems as a corrosion inhibitor and to make soaps and emulsions in floor coatings, textile finishes, and paints; [AIHA]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ERMA] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] WEEL basis is TLVs of other aliphatic amines to prevent eye and upper respiratory irritation; [AIHA]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
21.7 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.2 ppm
Odor Threshold High
42 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) = 11,500 ppm/6H (2/3 deaths in 1 day);
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Amines, liquid, corrosive, flammable, n.o.s." Detection odor thresholds (ED10 and ED90) from WEEL; VP = 6 mmHg at 20 deg C; [AIHA] VP from ChemIDplus;
WEEL
5 ppm, Ceiling = 15 ppm, 15-min
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: