AdvanSix N-Ethylmethallylamine (NEMALA)
- CAS Number
- 18328-90-0
- Chemical Name
- N-Ethylmethallylamine
- Molecular Formula
- C₆H₁₃N
AdvanSix N-Ethylmethallylamine (NEMALA) stands as a light yellow, flammable liquid, exuding a potent, ammonia-like scent. Its partial solubility in water and stability under suitable storage conditions define its reliability. This compound plays a pivotal role as an intermediate within herbicide formulations, contributing significantly to the synthesis and formulation processes.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing
Product Families
- Amines
Other characteristics
- Purity (Assay)
- 98.5 %
- Odor
- Pungent ammonia-like odor
- 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
- Herbicide Manufacturing
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Herbicide
- 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
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 99.17 | g/mol | — |
| Flammability Limits | 1 - 10.7 | % | — |
| Flash Point | 5 | °C | Closed Cup |
| Boiling Point | 100.5 | °C | — |
| Density (at 20°C) | 0.78 | — | — |
| Vapor Density (Air=1, at 20°C) | 3.42 | — | — |
| Vapor Pressure (at 25°C) | 3.44 | kPa | — |
| Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) | 0.99 | — | — |
Table 2 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-Ethylmethallylamine (Assay) | min. 98.5 | wt% | — |
| Water | max. 0.50 | wt % | — |
| Color | max. 100 | — | Platinum-Cobalt |
| N-Ethyldimethallylamine | max. 0.50 | wt % | — |
| Sum of Other Allylamines | max. 0.25 | wt % | — |
| Ethylamine | max. 0.10 | wt % | — |
| Methallyl Chloride | max. 0.20 | wt % | — |
| Isocrotyl chloride | max. 0.20 | wt % | — |
