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08581

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol

technical, ≥90% (GC)

Synonym(s):

β-Aminoisobutyl alcohol, AMP

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C(NH2)CH2OH
CAS Number:
124-68-5
Molecular Weight:
89.14
Beilstein:
505979
EC Number:
204-709-8
MDL number:
MFCD00008051
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
329748613
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

3 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 25 °C)

grade

technical

Assay

≥90% (GC)

form

solid

refractive index

n20/D 1.4455 (lit.)

useful pH range

9.0-10.5

pKa (25 °C)

9.7

bp

165 °C (lit.)

mp

24-28 °C (lit.)

density

0.934 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

amine
hydroxyl

SMILES string

CC(C)(N)CO

InChI

1S/C4H11NO/c1-4(2,5)3-6/h6H,3,5H2,1-2H3

InChI key

CBTVGIZVANVGBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP) is a sterically hindered amine that can be used:
  • As an acid gas treating solvent to remove CO2 and H2S from gas streams by absorption.
  • As a reagent in the synthesis of a fluorophore, silicon-rhodamine dye, for bioimaging.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H318,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

179.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

82.1 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water soluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

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JAN Code

08581-1L:
08581-250ML:
08581-BULK:
08581-VAR:
08581-6X1L:

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