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Aminomethyl propanol

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Aminomethyl propanol
Names
IUPAC name
2-amino-2-methylpropan-1-ol
Other names
Isobutanol-2-amine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.282 Edit this at Wikidata
  • InChI=1S/C4H11NO/c1-4(2,5)3-6/h6H,3,5H2,1-2H3
    Key: CBTVGIZVANVGBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C4H11NO/c1-4(2,5)3-6/h6H,3,5H2,1-2H3
    Key: CBTVGIZVANVGBH-UHFFFAOYAK
  • CC(C)(CO)N
Properties
C4H11NO
Molar mass 89.138 g·mol−1
Miscible with water, soluble in alcohols
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuelInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Aminomethyl propanol is a clear, colorless liquid that neutralizes acids to form salts and water. It is an alkanolamine.[1]

Usage

Aminomethyl propanol is used for the preparation of buffer solutions.[2] It is also used in cosmetics.[1]

Notes

Aminomethyl propanol is soluble in water [2][3] and about the same density as water. [2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Aminomethyl-propanol". Cosmetics Info. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol". Chemical Book. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  3. ^ Bougie, Francis; Iliuta, Maria (2012-02-14). "Sterically Hindered Amine-Based Absorbents for the Removal of CO2 from Gas Streams". J Chem Eng Data. 57: 635–669. doi:10.1021/je200731v.