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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ethyl-1-hexylamine

98%

Synonym(s):

β-Ethylhexylamine, 1-Amino-2-ethylhexane, 2-Ethyl-1-aminohexane, 2-Ethyl-1-hexanamine, 2-Ethylhexanamine, 2-Ethylhexylamine

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2NH2
CAS Number:
104-75-6
Molecular Weight:
129.24
Beilstein:
1209249
EC Number:
203-233-8
MDL number:
MFCD00008148
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24894491
NACRES:
NA.22
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vapor pressure

1.2 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

98%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

563 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.431 (lit.)

bp

169 °C (lit.)

mp

−76 °C (lit.)

density

0.789 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)CN

InChI

1S/C8H19N/c1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9/h8H,3-7,9H2,1-2H3

InChI key

LTHNHFOGQMKPOV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2-Ethyl-1-hexylamine can be used as a reactant to synthesize:
  • Carbonyl compounds through oxidative deamination by using N-tert-butylphenylsulfinimidoyl chloride.[1]
  • Nitriles via Ru-catalyzed oxidation in the presence of molecular oxygen.[2]
  • Alkyl isothiocyanates by reacting with carbon disulfide in the presence of a base.[3]

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H302,H311,H314,H330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

122.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

50 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Lot/Batch Number
BCCJ8002
BCCF4980
BCBZ7135
BCBS2023V
BCBM7224V

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  1. What is the water content present in 2-Ethyl-1-hexylamine.

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    1. Unfortunately, the water content of this product has not been determined.

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