Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
-117.4 u00b0F (USCG, 1999)
boiling_point
119.5 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
density
0.7182 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
solubility
Very soluble in ethanol, acetone; soluble in benzene, chloroform; slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride
vapor_pressure
310.0 [mmHg]
flash_point
-35 u00b0F (USCG, 1999)
ph
Alkaline
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Acute Toxic
Flammable
Corrosive
- H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H225 (99.5%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
- H318 (72.5%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (72%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H412 (22%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H311 (97.3%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H331 (95.1%): Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H311+H331 (21.4%): Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled. [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H290 (61%): May be corrosive to metals [Warning Corrosive to Metals]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 107-10-8 |
| IUPAC Name | propan-1-amine |
| InChI Key | WGYKZJWCGVVSQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 7852 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Propylamine (CAS 107-10-8) is a primary aliphatic amine with molecular formula C3H9N that functions as a solvent and pH adjustment agent in industrial processes. This colorless liquid, with a boiling point of 119.5°F and density of 0.7182 at 68°F, serves critical roles in industrial manufacturing applications requiring effective solvency and chemical pH control.