Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information
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(S)-(+)-1-Amino-2-propanol(2799-17-9)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information

Product Identification

Product Name
(S)-(+)-1-Amino-2-propanol
Synonyms
Isopropanolamine
Threamine
CAS
2799-17-9
Formula
C3H9NO
Molecular Weight
75.11
EINECS
220-533-4
RTECS
UA5775000
Beilstein/Gmelin
1718868
Beilstein Reference
4-04-00-01665
EC Index Number
603-082-00-1
EC Class
corrosive

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Colorless liquid.
Solubility in water
Very soluble
Melting Point
-2
Boiling Point
160
Vapor Pressure
0.86 (25 C)
Density
0.960 g/cm3 (20 C)
pKa/pKb
4.82 (pKb)
Usage
An intermediate in the synthesis of a variety of pharmaceutical drugs and is the very basic building block of the opioid, methadone.
Refractive Index
1.44 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Seek medical assistance.
Inhalation
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Skin
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.
Eyes
Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion
See Inhalation.
Inhalation
TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.
Skin
Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation.
Eyes
See Inhalation.
Hazards
Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
EC Risk Phrase
R 34
EC Safety Phrase
S 23 26 36 45
UN (DOT)
3259

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Poison Class
4 (Substances and products that must be considered harmful)

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point
71
Autoignition
335
Fire Fighting
Extinguish using agent most appropriate for surrounding fire.
Fire Potential
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
ELIMINATE all ignition sources. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.

Stability and Reactivity

Disposal Code
3
Combustion Products
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number
3259
HS Code
2922 19 80
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