Amines
REACH
Ethylpropylamine
CAS Number
20193-20-8
EC Number
243-573-4
What is Ethylpropylamine?
Ethylpropylamine (CAS 20193-20-8) is a secondary aliphatic amine used as a reactive intermediate and process chemical.
Where is Ethylpropylamine used?
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: intermediate in synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients where a secondary amine group is required for structural incorporation
- Agrochemicals: preparation of herbicide and pesticide compounds
- Polymer chemistry: catalyst or initiator component influencing chain initiation and molecular weight distribution
- It also functions as a pH-regulating agent in buffered reaction media.
Commercial specifications
- Liquid in standard drum and IBC packaging
- Pharmaceutical-grade material meeting relevant purity specifications
Other Names (Synonyms)
n-ethylpropylamine|1-propanamine, n-ethyl-|n-ethylpropan-1-amine
What are the physical properties of Ethylpropylamine?
Melting Point 78 °C
Boiling Point 83 °C
Density 0.7318 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 80-85°C
Color Colourless
Form Liquid
Vapor Pressure 86hPa at 20℃
Refractive Index 1.3950-1.3980
How is Ethylpropylamine classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS02· Flammable GHS05· Corrosive GHS06· Toxic GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/…] equipment.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Ethylpropylamine?
HS Code 2921.19.6190