| Agent Name | 2-Ethylhexylamine |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 104-75-6 |
| Formula | C8-H19-N |
| Major Category | Nitrogen Compounds |
| Synonyms | 1-Amino-2-ethylhexan [Czech]; 2-Ethylhexanamine; 2-Ethyl hexylamine; beta-Ethylhexylamine; 1-Hexanamine, 2-ethyl-; Hexylamine, 2-ethyl-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Amino-2-ethylhexane; 2-Ethyl-1-aminohexane; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanamine; 2-Ethyl-1-hexylamine; 2-Etilhexamina (Spanish DOT); Ethyl hexylamine; Ethyl-2-hexylamine (French DOT); [CAMEO] UN2276 |
| Category | Amines, Aliphatic |
| Description | Colorless liquid with a fishy odor; [CAMEO] Colorless or light yellow liquid with an odor of amines; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
| Sources/Uses | Used to make pharmaceuticals and other chemicals; [CAMEO] Used to make detergents, rubber chemicals, oil additives, and insecticides; [NTP] |
| Comments | A severe eye and moderate to severe skin irritant; [RTECS] Highly irritating to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] A severe skin and eye irritant, with second-degree burns possible after a few minutes contact; High vapor concentrations cause respiratory tract and lung irritation, and may cause corneal edema; [CHRIS] A severe skin and mucous membrane irritant; [NTP] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Highly toxic by inhalation; Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "N-Ethyl cyclohexylamine." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.2 mm Hg |
| Lethal Concentration | LCLo (rat) = 125 ppm/4hr |
| Flammability (NFPA) | |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
| Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
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| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
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| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
2-Ethylhexylamine
CAS Number
104-75-6
Formula
C8-H19-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Amino-2-ethylhexan [Czech]; 2-Ethylhexanamine; 2-Ethyl hexylamine; beta-Ethylhexylamine; 1-Hexanamine, 2-ethyl-; Hexylamine, 2-ethyl-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Amino-2-ethylhexane; 2-Ethyl-1-aminohexane; 2-Ethyl-1-hexanamine; 2-Ethyl-1-hexylamine; 2-Etilhexamina (Spanish DOT); Ethyl hexylamine; Ethyl-2-hexylamine (French DOT); [CAMEO] UN2276
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Colorless liquid with a fishy odor; [CAMEO] Colorless or light yellow liquid with an odor of amines; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make pharmaceuticals and other chemicals; [CAMEO] Used to make detergents, rubber chemicals, oil additives, and insecticides; [NTP]
Comments
A severe eye and moderate to severe skin irritant; [RTECS] Highly irritating to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] A severe skin and eye irritant, with second-degree burns possible after a few minutes contact; High vapor concentrations cause respiratory tract and lung irritation, and may cause corneal edema; [CHRIS] A severe skin and mucous membrane irritant; [NTP] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Highly toxic by inhalation; Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "N-Ethyl cyclohexylamine."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.2 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 125 ppm/4hr
Flammability (NFPA)
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin Burns
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.