Aminomethyl Propanol

Description

2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol · CAS 124-68-5 · C4H11NO. UNII LU49E6626Q. Boiling Point: 165 °C @ 760 MM HG; Boiling Point: 165 °C; Boiling Point: 329 °F.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	124-68-5
PubChem CID	11807
Molecular formula	C4H11NO
IUPAC name	2-amino-2-methylpropan-1-ol
UNII (FDA)	LU49E6626Q

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	89.14
XLogP3	-0.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	89.084063974
Monoisotopic Mass	89.084063974
Topological Polar Surface Area	46.3
Heavy Atom Count	6
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	165 °C @ 760 MM HG
Boiling Point	165 °C
Boiling Point	329 °F
Boiling Point	165 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	89.6 °F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point	31 °C
Melting Point	89.6 °F
Flash Point	153 °F (USCG, 1999)
Flash Point	67 °C
Flash Point	67 °C CC

Physical description & handling notes

• 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol appears as a clear light colored liquid. Insoluble in water and about the same density as water. Flash point 172 °F. Used to make other chemicals.
• Liquid; Wet Solid; Large Crystals; Liquid
• Solid; mp = 30-31 deg C; Commercial form may be thick liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless viscous liquid; mp = 24-28 deg C; [MSDSonline]
• CRYSTALS OR COLOURLESS LIQUID.
• A clear light colored liquid.
• CRYSTALLINE MASS

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Aminomethyl Propanol) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Aminomethylpropanol) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
GHS notification summary	0.3% (12 / 4294)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.3% (12 / 4294)
Reported hazard statements	H315, H319, H412, H314, H318, H360, H373

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Aminomethyl Propanol
• CIR ingredient: Aminomethylpropanol
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]
• Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry]
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry]
• Dressing Hair [Category: Other]

Synonyms

2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol; 124-68-5; 2-Aminoisobutanol; Aminomethylpropanol; Isobutanol-2-amine; 1-Propanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-; AMP Regular; 2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL; Amp-95; 2-Methyl-2-aminopropanol; 2-Aminodimethylethanol; Hydroxy-tert-butylamine; Corrguard 75; AMP (thinner); Isobutanolamine; 2-Amino-2,2-dimethylethanol

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol?

CAS 124-68-5; molecular formula C4H11NO; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol known by?

2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 124-68-5, 2-Aminoisobutanol, Aminomethylpropanol, Isobutanol-2-amine, 1-Propanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-.

What is the regulatory status of 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS; CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Aminomethyl Propanol) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review).

Is 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol classified as hazardous?

0.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (12 of 4294).

What are the key physical properties of 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol?

Boiling Point: 165 °C @ 760 MM HG; Boiling Point: 165 °C; Boiling Point: 329 °F; Boiling Point: 165 °C @760 [mm Hg].

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