2-Aminobutanol
Alias
1-Butanol, 2-amino-
2-Amino-1-butanol
Category
Non-ionic surfactants-Amine
CAS No.
96-20-8
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C4H11NO
Molecular Weight: 89.14
Structural Formula
Properties
Appearance: colorless liquid.
Odor: ammonia odor.
Solubility: miscible in water.
Stability: stable.
Risk: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
Animal toxicity[1]: mouse oral LD50: 2300mg/Kg;
mouse intravenous LD50: 316mg/Kg;
mouse intraperitoneal LDLo: 250mg/Kg.
Ecology: may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability: biodegradable.
Characteristics: excellent cleansing, solubilizing, dispersing, emulsifying abilities.
Synthesis
Quality standards & test methods
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Actives*, %, ≥
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Major Uses
Widely use as intermediate. eg: used in preparation of surfactants, medicine.
Widely use as solvent.
Use as buffer. eg: personal care products.
Use as acidic gas absorbing agent. can be used to absorb hydrogen sulfide.
Use as vulcanization accelerator.
Use as cleansing agent.
Use as dispersing agent, emulsifying agent.
Manufacturers
References
[1]:http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/:96-20-8
Update: 20130920(1);