| Chemical Properties |
Clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid |
| Chemical Properties |
Butyl amines are highly flammable, colorless liquids (n-turns yellow on standing) with ammoniacal or fishlike odors. n-isomer: |
| Uses |
Organic synthesis, insecticides. |
| Definition |
ChEBI: An alkylamine having isobutyl as the alkyl group. It has been isolated from Sambucus nigra (Elderberry). |
| General Description |
A clear colorless liquid with a fishlike odor. Flash point 15°F. Less dense (6.1 lb / gal) than water. Vapors heavier than air. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion. |
| Air & Water Reactions |
Highly flammable. Soluble in water. |
| Reactivity Profile |
Isobutylamine neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen may be generated in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides. |
| Hazard |
Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes. |
| Health Hazard |
Inhalation causes severe coughing and chest pain due to irritation of air passages; can cause lung edema. Compound is sympathomimetic and is also a cardiac depressant and convulsant; ingestion causes nausea and profuse salivation. Contact with eyes causes severe irritation and edema of the cornea. Contact with skin causes severe irritation. |
| Fire Hazard |
Flash Point (°F): 15 ℃; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 3.4-9; Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen form in fires; Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode; Ignition Temperature (°F): 712; Electrical Hazard: No data; Burning Rate: 6.0 mm/min. |
| Chemical Reactivity |
Reactivity with Water No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent. |
| Potential Exposure |
Alert: (n-isomer): Possible risk of forming tumors, suspected of causing genetic defects, suspected reprotoxic hazard, Primary irritant (w/o allergic reaction), (sec-isomer): Drug. n-Butylamine is used in pharmaceuticals; dyestuffs, rubber, chemicals, emulsifying agents; photography, desizing agents for textiles; pesticides, and synthetic agents. sec-Butylamine is used as a fungistate. tert-Butylamine is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of tert-Butylaminoethyl methacrylate (a lube oil additive); as an intermediate in the production of rubber and in rust preventatives and emulsion deterrents in petroleum products. It is used in the manufacture of several drugs |
| First aid |
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Rinse out mouth and do not induce vomiting. Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or authorized paramedic may consider administering a drug or other inhalation therapy |
| Shipping |
UN1125 n-Butylamine, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3—Flammable liquid, 8—Corrosive material. UN2014 Isobutylamine, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3—Flammable liquid, 8—Corrosive material |
| Incompatibilities |
May form explosive mixture with air. May accumulate static electrical charges, and may causeignition of its vapors. n-Butylamine is a weak base; reacts with strong oxidizers and acids, causing fire and explosion hazard. Incompatible with organic anhydrides; isocyanates, vinyl acetate; acrylates, substituted allyls; alkylene oxides; epichlorohydrin, ketones, aldehydes, alcohols, glycols, phenols, cresols, caprolactum solution. Attacks some metals in presence of moisture. The tert-isomer will attack some forms of plastics |
| Waste Disposal |
Use a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner andscrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed. |
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