AdvanSix Di-n-propylamine (DPA)
- CAS Number
- 142-84-7
- Chemical Name
- Dipropylamine
- Molecular Formula
- C₆H₁₅N
AdvanSix Di-n-propylamine (DPA) is a colorless, flammable liquid with an ammonia-like odor and serves as a stable chemical intermediate. Soluble in water, ethanol, benzene, and ethyl acetate, it's a key starting material for synthesizing herbicidal products such as trifluralin, oryzalin, EPTC, and vernolate.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing
Product Families
- Amines
Other characteristics
- Purity (Assay)
- 99.2 %
- Odor
- Ammonia like
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Industrial
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Storage Condition
Maximum; Minimum; 100°F (37.8°C); 0°F (-17.8°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
Oryzalin Production; S-Ethyl-NN-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) Production; Trifluralin Production; Vernolate Production
- 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
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 101.19 | g/mol | — |
| Flammability Limits | 0.9 - 11.4 | % | — |
| Flash Point | 7.2 | °C | Closed Cup |
| Autoignition Temperature | 299 | °C | — |
| Melting Point | -63 | °C | — |
| Boiling Point | 109 | °C | — |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.738 | — | — |
| Odor Threshold | 0.1 - 0.2 | mmHg | — |
| Vapor Density (Air=1, at 20°C) | 3.49 | — | — |
| Vapor Pressure (at 20°C) | 20.7 | mm Hg | — |
| Kinematic Viscosity | 0.7155 | mm²/s | — |
| Water Solubility (at 20°C) | 5.1 | % | — |
Table 2 of 2
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di-n-propylamine (Assay) | 99.2 | % | — |
| Water | 0.2 | % | — |
| Color | max. 15 | — | Platinum-Cobalt |
| n-Propanol | 0.1 | % | — |
| n-Propylamine | 0.10 | % | — |
| Tri-n-Propylamine | 0.10 | % | — |
