2-Amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol
Agent Name
2-Amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol
Alternative Name
Aminomethyl propanediol
CAS Number
115-69-5
Formula
C4-H11-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Aminomethyl propanediol; 1,1-Di(hydroxymethyl)ethylamine; 2-Amino-2-methyl-1,3-propandiol; 2-Amino-2-methylpropanediol; AMPD; Gentimon; Pentaerythritol dichlorohydrin; 1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-methyl-; 2-Amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol; [ChemIDplus] 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-methyl-2-propylamine; [Merck Index]
Category
Amino Alcohols, Other
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Colorless crystalline solid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make surfactants, vulcanization accelerators, and pharmaceuticals; Also used as a biological buffer, absorbent for acidic gases, and emulsifying agent (cosmetics, mineral oil, leather dressings, textile specialties, and cleaning compounds; Also used in hair sprays and wave sets; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes somnolence, muscle weakness, and coma in oral lethal-dose studies of rabbits; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00654 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: