Molekula
1-Amino-2-propanol
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1-Amino-2-propanol is a primary amine used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical synthesis. It also serves as an emulsifier and pH regulator in metal-cutting fluids, soluble textile oils, emulsion paints and cosmetic formulations. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fishy odor. Available in high purity, it has a CAS number of 78-96-6, molecular formula C3H9NO, and molecular weight of 75.11 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Hazard symbol: Danger. Molekula supplies 1-Amino-2-propanol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless to light yellow liquid |
| Water | ≤0.5% |
| Assay | ≥99% |
| APHA | ≤20 |
| Diisopropylamine | ≤0.10% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Flash Point | 80 °C |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Odour | Slight ammonia odor |
| Melting Point | 1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 159.5 °C |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.2 kPa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4479 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -0.96 |
Source: PubChem CID 4 (HSDB, ICSC, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 89992664 |
| CAS Number | 78-96-6 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-aminopropan-2-ol |
| EC Number | 201-162-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H9NO |
| Molecular Weight | 75.11 |
| Exact Mass | 75.0684 |
| SMILES | CC(CN)O |
| InChIKey | HXKKHQJGJAFBHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H9NO/c1-3(5)2-4/h3,5H,2,4H2,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 4 |
| UN Number | UN2735 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29221996 |
| Tariff Code | 2922190090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H312 Harmful in contact with skin
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 1-Aminopropan-2-ol
- 1-Methyl-2-aminoethanol
- 2-Amino-1-methylethanol
- 2-Hydroxypropanamine
- 2-Hydroxypropylamine
- 2-Propanol, 1-amino-
- DL-1-Amino-2-propanol
- Isopropanolamine
- Monoisopropanolamine
- Threamine
Frequently asked questions
What is 1-Amino-2-propanol used for?
It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 1-Amino-2-propanol?
The formula is C3H9NO with a molecular weight of 75.11 g/mol.
How should 1-Amino-2-propanol be stored?
It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C in a tightly closed container, protected from light and moisture.
What grade is available for 1-Amino-2-propanol?
Available in technical grade; custom grades may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply 1-Amino-2-propanol in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of 1-Amino-2-propanol?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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