AdvanSix Isopropylamine (ΜΙΡΑ)
- CAS Number
- 75-31-0
- Chemical Name
- Isopropylamine
- Molecular Formula
- C₃H₉N
AdvanSix Isopropylamine (ΜΙΡΑ) is a colorless, flammable liquid with an ammonia-like scent and boasts stability under recommended storage. Despite being sparingly soluble in water, it serves as a pivotal building block for various herbicides and pesticides, including atrazine, glyphosate, and others. Furthermore, it acts as a regulatory agent in plastics, finds utility in organic synthesis for coating materials, plastics, and pharmaceuticals, and serves as an additive within the petroleum industry.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
2-aminopropane, 2-propanamine, 2-Propylamine, MIPA, Monoisopropylamine, Propan-2-Amine, Sec-Propylamine
- Applicable Processes
Corrosion Inhibitor Production, Dye Manufacturing, Fungicide Manufacturing, Herbicide Manufacturing, Insecticide Manufacturing, Lubricants Manufacturing, Metal Extraction, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Photography, Resin Manufacturing, Rubber Manufacturing, Rubber Vulcanization, Textiles Manufacturing, Water Treatment; Corrosion Inhibitor Production; Dye Manufacturing; Fungicide Manufacturing; Herbicide Manufacturing; Insecticide Manufacturing; Lubricants Manufacturing; Metal Extraction; Pharmaceutical Manufacturing; Photography; Resin Manufacturing; Rubber Manufacturing; Rubber Vulcanization; Textiles Manufacturing; Water Treatment
- Odor
- Pungent ammonia odor
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Industrial
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Plastics
- Color
- Transparent
- Material Features
- Excellent Solubility
- Flammable
- Good Stability
- High Reactivity
- Low Molecular Weight
- Agrochemicals Features
- Enhanced Crop Growth
- Optimize Soil Nutrients
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Ametryn Production
- Atrazine Production
- Bentazon Production
- Coatings
- Crop Protection Products
- Desmetryn Production
- Dipropetryn Production
- Fenamiphos Production
- Chemical Base
- Good Solubility
- High Reactivity
- Low Molecular Weight
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Catalyst
- Intermediate
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 59.11 | g/mol | — |
| Explosive Limits | 2 - 10.4 | % | — |
| Flash Point | -18 | °C | Closed Cup |
| Autoignition Temperature | 402 | °C | — |
| Melting Point | -95.2 | °C | — |
| Boiling Point | 32.4 | °C | — |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.6891 | — | — |
| Odor Threshold (mean = 0.21 ppm) | 0.21 - 0.7 | mmHg | AIHA |
| Vapor Density | 2.04 | — | — |
| Vapor Pressure (at 20°C) | 473 | mm Hg | — |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | 0.47 | mm²/s | — |
| Water Solubility | 100 | % | — |
Table 2 of 2
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| N-Propylamine Content (assay) | min. 99.5 | wt % |
| Water Content | max. 0.20 | wt % |
| Di-n-propylamine Content | max. 0.10 | wt % |
| N-Propanol Content | max. 0.10 | wt % |
| Isopropylamine Content | max. 0.10 | wt % |
| Isopropylamine (Assay) | 99.7 | wt% |
| Color | max. 15 | Platinum-Cobalt |
| Ammonia | max. 0.20 | wt% |
| Diisopropylamine | max. 0.20 | wt% |
| N-Isopropylidene-isopropylamine | max. 0.20 | wt% |
