Title: Isobutylamine
CAS Registry Number: 78-81-9
CAS Name: 2-Methyl-1-propanamine
Additional Names: 2-methylpropylamine; 1-amino-2-methylpropane
Molecular Formula: C4H11N
Molecular Weight: 73.14
Percent Composition: C 65.69%, H 15.16%, N 19.15%
Line Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2NH2
Literature References: Prepn from isobutyl alcohol + NH3: GB 847799 (1960 to Cellulose-Polymères et Dérivés "Cepede"); Shirley, Speranza, US 3128311 (1964 to Jefferson Chem.). Isoln from fungi: von Kamienski, Planta 50, 331 (1958). Acute toxicity: K. L. Cheever et al., Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 62, 150 (1982).
Properties: Liquid. d425 0.724. mp -85°. bp 68-69°. nD17 1.3988. Miscible with water, alcohol, ether. LD50 (14 day) in male, female rats (mg/kg): 224.4, 231.8 orally (Cheever).
Melting point: mp -85°
Boiling point: bp 68-69°
Index of refraction: nD17 1.3988
Density: d425 0.724
Toxicity data: LD50 (14 day) in male, female rats (mg/kg): 224.4, 231.8 orally (Cheever)
CAUTION: Skin contact can result in erythema, blistering. Inhalation causes headache, dryness of nose and throat. |