3-Aminopropanol

Synonym(s):3-Amino-1-propanol;3-Aminopropyl alcohol

CAS NO.：156-87-6
Empirical Formula: C3H9NO
Molecular Weight: 75.11
MDL number: MFCD00008223
EINECS: 205-864-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-21 22:41:43

What is 3-Aminopropanol?

Chemical properties

clear colourless to very slightly yellow liquid

The Uses of 3-Aminopropanol

Organic intermediate.

The Uses of 3-Aminopropanol

3-Amino-1-propanol is used in the production of anionic emulsifiers, nonionic polyethylene emulsions. Its salts such as hydrochloride, nitrate, sulfate, phosphate are used for the balanced curing action with selected textile resins. It is used as a starting material in the preparation of beta-lactam antibiotics, humectants for foods and cosmetics. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and finds application in water treatment, metal treatment and absorption of carbon dioxide gas.

The Uses of 3-Aminopropanol

3-Amino-1-propanol was used in the synthesis of di-tert-butyl aminopropanol derivative.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-aminopropan-1-ol is a member of the class of propanolamines that is propane with a hydroxy substituent at C-1 and an amino substituent at C-2, making it both a primary amine and a primary alcohol. It is a primary alcohol, a primary amine and a propanolamine.

General Description

Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fishy odor. Less dense than water. Melting point 12.4°C (54°F). Moderately toxic by ingestion.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

3-Aminopropanol neutralizes acids to form salts plus water in an exothermic reaction. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Reacts with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides to generate flammable gaseous hydrogen.

Hazard

Irritant to tissue.

Health Hazard

If inhaled may be harmful. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. (Organic base.)

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. An experimental teratogen. A severe skin and eye irritant. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also AMINES.

Properties of 3-Aminopropanol

Melting point:	10-12 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	184-187 °C (lit.)
Density	0.982 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
vapor density	2.59 (vs air)
vapor pressure	2.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.4598(lit.)
Flash point:	175 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	water: soluble
form	Liquid
pka	pK1: 9.96(+1) (25°C)
Specific Gravity	0.990 (20/4℃)
color	Clear colorless to very slightly yellow
PH	11.6 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃)
explosive limit	2.5-10.6%(V)
Water Solubility	miscible
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
BRN	741855
Stability:	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	156-87-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1-Propanol, 3-amino-(156-87-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	3-Aminopropanol (156-87-6)

Safety information for 3-Aminopropanol

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.