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Revision as of 00:12, 30 January 2016

Isopropylamine
Names
IUPAC name
Propan-2-amine
Other names
2-Aminopropane
2-Propanamine
2-Propylamine
1-Methylethanamine
Monoisopropylamine
sec-Propylamine
Identifiers
Jmol-3D images Image
Properties
C3H9N
Molar mass 59.11 g/mol
Appearance Colorless hygroscopic liquid
Odor Fish-like
Ammoniacal
Density 0.6891 g/cm3 (at 20 °C)
Melting point −95.20 °C (−139.36 °F; 177.95 K)
Boiling point 32.4 °C (90.3 °F; 305.5 K)
Miscible
Solubility Soluble in acetone, benzene, chloroform
Vapor pressure 63.41 kPa (at 20 °C)
Acidity (pKa) 10.63
Thermochemistry
218.32 J K−1 mol−1
−113.0–−111.6 kJ mol−1
Hazards
Safety data sheet ScienceLab
Flash point −18 °C (-35 °C by others)
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
380 mg kg−1 (dermal, rabbit)
550 mg kg−1 (oral, rat)
4,000 ppm (rat, 4 hr)
Related compounds
Related compounds
 Propylamine
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Isopropylamine, also known as 2-propanamine or propan-2-amine, is an organic amine compound, mostly used as a solvent. It has the chemical formula C3H9N or (CH3)2CHNH2. While "isopropylamine" can be shortened to "IPA", this is not recommended, as IPA also stands for isopropyl alcohol.

Properties

Chemical

Isopropylamine reacts with acids, such as hydrochloride acid to form isopropylamine salts, such as isopropylamine chloride.

Physical

Isopropylamine is a hygroscopic colorless volatile liquid, with a strong fish or ammonia-like odor. It has a low boiling point of only 32.4 °C, while its melting point is −95.2 °C. Isopropylamine is miscible with water, as well as other organic solvents, such as ethanol, diethyl ether. It is also soluble in acetone, benzene, chloroform, but reacts with acidic solvents. It is extremely flammable, with a flash point of -18 °C or −35 °C (according to ESIS) and an autoignition temperature of 402 °C.[1]

Availability

Isopropylamine is sold by various chemical suppliers.

Sciencelab sells 500 ml at $85.55.

Preparation

Isopropylamine can be made by reacting isopropanol with ammonia, in the presence of a copper/cobalt/nickel catalyst.[2]

Projects

  • Extract natural compounds
  • Make N-methylisopropylamine

Handling

Safety

Isopropylamine has an unpleasant fishy smell, and it poses some toxicity. Skin contact with pure isopropylamine may cause burns. Vapors can severely irritate eyes and lungs.

It is volatile and quite flammable.

Storage

Isopropylamine, if desired as free base, must be stored in closed bottles, in dark and well ventilated places. Scrubbers containing low-volatile acids, like oxalic acid can be used to neutralize escaping isopropylamine vapors.

Isopropylamine salts must be stored in closed bottles, away from moisture and acidic vapors.

Disposal

Isopropylamine can be safely burned or oxidized with Fenton's reagent.

References

  1. ↑ http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/isopropylamine#section=Solubility
  2. ↑ http://www.google.com/patents/US4014933

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