Chemical Name: 1,3-Dimethylbutylamine
Synonyms: 2-Amino-4-methylpentane, DMBA
CAS Number: 105-41-9
Recommended Use: Intermediate for organic synthesis, research, and development applications
Manufacturer: Distributed by certified chemical suppliers across North America, Europe, and Asia
Contact Information: Company Emergency Phone Number listed on bottle label; Safety officer should always be reachable
Classification: Flammable liquid; Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or upon skin exposure
Risk Phrases: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin; May cause central nervous system effects
Signal Word: Warning
Pictograms: Flame, Health Hazard, Exclamation Mark
Hazard Statements: Causes tissue irritation; Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame; Avoid breathing fumes, vapors, or spray mist
Substance: 1,3-Dimethylbutylamine
Purity: Higher than 95% typical; minor impurities below 5% aggregate
Chemical Formula: C6H15N
Molecular Weight: 101.19 g/mol
Ingredient Contribution: Pure material constitutes principal hazard
Inhalation: Move individual outdoors; support breathing; seek medical care for persistent symptoms
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated garments; wash area extensively with water and mild soap
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes; call an ophthalmologist
Ingestion: Seek medical attention; do not induce vomiting unless instructed by poison control
Symptoms: May include dizziness, coughing, headache, nausea, burning sensation
Advice to Physician: Provide systematic supportive measures for respiratory distress or severe irritation
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, or water spray
Non-Suitable Media: Direct stream of water may not be effective for large fires
Special Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air; combustion emits nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other toxic gases
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Firefighting Procedures: Remove containers from fire area if safe; cool fire-exposed containers with water; use caution against hazardous run-off
Personal Precautions: Notify safety personnel; isolate area; ventilate site; prevent entry by unprotected people
Protective Equipment: Nitrile gloves, splash goggles, laboratory coat, and appropriate respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent material from entering surface water, drains, and soil
Clean-up Methods: Contain spillage; absorb with inert material (vermiculite, sand); collect in a closed chemical waste container
Disposal: Dispose of cleanup waste in accordance with local regulations
Handling: Work in a well-ventilated fume hood; wear standardized chemical-resistant gear; avoid direct vapor or liquid contact
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed; store in a cool, dry, fire-resistant area; segregate from oxidizers, acids, and ignition sources
Technical Measures: Bond and ground containers for transfer; install vapor-proof electrical gear where needed
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, strong acids, acid chlorides
Specific Use: Only for laboratory research or production settings with written permission from responsible personnel
Occupational Exposure Limit: No specific OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV; minimize exposure to low ppm levels as a precaution
Engineering Controls: Operate in lab hoods, local exhaust, or ventilated workstations
Respiratory Protection: Use organic vapor respirator if airborne concentration exceeds safe levels
Hand Protection: Nitrile or other chemical-resistant gloves
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles
Skin Protection: Impervious clothing, closed shoes
Hygiene: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, before eating, and after lab procedures
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Amine-like, strong, unpleasant
Odor Threshold: Not precisely established
pH: Not available for pure liquid
Melting Point: -60°C to -57°C
Boiling Point: 114–115°C
Flash Point: 26°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Data not determined; avoid inhalation
Flammability: Flammable liquid and vapor
Vapor Pressure: 45 mmHg at 25°C
Vapor Density: Approximately 3.5 (air = 1)
Relative Density: 0.74–0.77 g/cm³
Solubility: Mixes with water; soluble in most organic solvents
Partition Coefficient: logP approx. 1.5
Auto-ignition Temperature: 230°C
Decomposition Temperature: No data
Viscosity: No data
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions of storage
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, flames; prevent exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, halogens
Hazardous Decomposition: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic vapors
Polymerization: Not reported under normal conditions
Acute Toxicity: Oral and inhalation toxicity evidence from animal studies, estimated LD50 (oral, rat) around 120–300 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Irritant; may cause reddening, dryness
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes irritation, potential for corneal injury with direct contact
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization: Repeated or prolonged exposure increases risk of allergic reactions
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No thorough data; avoid unnecessary exposure
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or OSHA; insufficient long-term studies
Reproductive Toxicity: No published info; handle as potentially hazardous
Target Organ Effects: Central nervous system, respiratory system, skin, and eyes
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic life at low concentrations; risk amplified by improper disposal
Persistence and Degradability: Amine group compounds degrade in the environment over 1–3 weeks under typical environmental conditions
Bioaccumulative Potential: Moderate to low risk based on logP
Mobility in Soil: High mobility, readily migrates in both acidic and neutral groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: Possible disruption of microbial and aquatic organisms in wastewater systems
Disposal Methods: Do not pour down the drain or mix with municipal waste; send unused product and contaminated cleanup materials to a licensed hazardous waste facility
Container Disposal: Rinse containers thoroughly before recycling or discarding as hazardous waste
Regulations: Comply with local, state, and national guidelines for amine compound disposal
Special Precautions: Waste classified as hazardous due to toxicity and flammability
UN Number: UN2733
Proper Shipping Name: Amines, liquid, corrosive, flammable, n.o.s. (contains 1,3-Dimethylbutylamine)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (flammable liquids), 8 (corrosive substances), packing group II
Labels Required: Flammable Liquid, Corrosive
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant; keep away from water bodies during transit
Special Transport Precautions: Ship in approved containers, protected from movement or impact; emergency procedures in place for spills
TSCA Status: Listed or exempt
REACH Registration: Required for import to Europe beyond 1 ton/year threshold
Canadian Regulations: DSL/NDSL listed
US Regulations: SARA 313 not listed, clean air and water legislation compliance required
RCRA Codes: D001 (Ignitable); D002 (Corrosivity)
California Proposition 65: Not regulated, though not specifically exempted
International Inventory Status: Verified in Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Japan (ENCS)
Workplace Labeling: Follow OSHA Hazard Communication Standard for all primary and secondary containers
