| Agent Name |
Benzylamine |
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| Alternative Name |
alpha-Aminotoluene |
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| CAS Number |
100-46-9 |
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| Formula |
C7-H9-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
(Aminomethyl)benzene; (Phenylmethyl)amine; Benzenemethanamine; Monobenzylamine; Moringine; Sumine 2005; Sumine 2006; alpha-Aminotoluene; [ChemIDplus] UN2735 |
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| Category |
Amines, Aromatic |
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| Description |
Colorless to light-yellow liquid with a strong ammonia odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Inhalation of vapor can cause respiratory distress and cough; Effects on the eye include lacrimation and corneal edema associated with a perception of halos around lights; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.65 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 168 deg F; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BENZYLAMINE
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