AdvanSix Allylamine (MALA)
- CAS Number
- 107-11-9
- Chemical Name
- Allylamine
- Molecular Formula
- C₃H₇N
AdvanSix Allylamine (MALA) is a colorless liquid with a pungent ammonia-like odor and serves as a versatile solvent in organic synthesis, including rubber production and the creation of diuretics, sedatives, and antiseptics. Highly flammable yet stable under recommended storage, it finds application in ion-exchange resin synthesis.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing
Product Families
- Amines
Other characteristics
- Purity (Assay)
- 99.0 %
- Odor
- Strong ammonia odor causing sneezing and tears
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Storage Condition
Maximum; Minimum; 100°F (37.8°C); 30°F (-1.1°C); Outside, detached tanks; Cool, dry, well-ventilated area; ¹ - Nitrogen blanketing should be used to retain quality. A white precipitate can form when product is exposed to air.
- Applicable Processes
- Corrosion Inhibitor Production
- Dye Manufacturing
- Fungicide Manufacturing
- Herbicide Manufacturing
- Insecticide Manufacturing
- Lubricants Manufacturing
- Metal Extraction
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Antiseptic Agents
- Ion-Exchange Resin
- Mercurial Diuretics
- Rubber
- Sedatives
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Catalyst
- Intermediate
- Handling Recommendations
Keep containers closed when not in use.; Open containers slowly to allow any excess pressure to vent.; Keep away from heat, sparks, flame, or other sources of ignition.; Protect small containers from physical damage.; Use proper electrical grounding and bonding procedures when loading, unloading, and transferring.; Use spark-resistant tools.; Electrical equipment and circuits in all storage and handling areas must conform to requirements of national electrical code (Articles 500 and 501) for hazardous location.
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 57.09 | g/mol | — |
| Flammability Limits | 2.2 - 22 | % | — |
| Flash Point | -20 | °C | Closed Cup |
| Autoignition Temperature | 374 | °C | — |
| Melting Point | -88.2 | °C | — |
| Boiling Point | 55 - 58 | °C | — |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.76 | — | — |
| Odor Threshold | 2.5 | mmHg | — |
| Vapor Density (Air=1, at 20°C) | 2 | — | — |
| Vapor Pressure (at 25°C) | 32 | kPa | — |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | 0.51 | mm²/s | — |
| Water Solubility | 100 | % | — |
Table 2 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allylamine (Assay) | min. 99 | % | — |
| Water | max. 0.5 | wt% | — |
| Color | max. 100 | — | Platinum-Cobalt |
| Diallylamine | max. 0.2 | wt % | — |
| Triallylamine | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| 2-Chloropropane | max. 0.1 | wt% | — |
| 1, 5-Hexadiene | max. 0.2 | wt% | — |
| Ammonia | max. 0.5 | wt% | — |
