Substance profile
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol is a crystalline mass.
01 · Identification
What 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol is
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol is a crystalline mass. It boils at 165 °C, melts at 31 °C, is miscible with water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning. It is classed as flammable agents - 2nd degree.
Other names for 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol
- 2-amino-2-methylpropanol
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation. |
| H412 | Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P264, P273, P280, P302, P305, P313, P332, P337, P338, P352, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 165 °C (329 °F) | at 760 mmHg | HSDB |
| 165 °C (329 °F) | ICSC | ||
| Melting point | 31 °C (87.8 °F) | HSDB | |
| 32 °C (89.6 °F) | CAMEO | ||
| Density | 0.935 g/cm³ | CAMEO | |
| 0.93 g/cm³ | ICSC | ||
| 0.934 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | MISCIBLE WITH WATER; SOL IN ALCOHOLS | HSDB | |
| Solubility in water: miscible | ICSC | ||
| Vapor pressure | 0.9976 mmHg | at 20 °C | ICSC |
| 1 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Flash point | 67 °C (152.6 °F) | HSDB | |
| 67.22 °C (153 °F) | CAMEO | ||
| Vapor density | 3 (air = 1) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol
Reactivity
2-AMINO-2-METHYL-1-PROPANOL is an organic compound with both amine and alcohol substituents. Amines are chemical bases. They neutralize acids to form salts plus water. These acid-base reactions are exothermic. The amount of heat that is evolved per mole of amine in a neutralization is largely independent of the strength of the amine as a base. Amines may be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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