CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Tributylamine appears as a pale yellow liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Less dense than water. Very irritating to skin, mucous membranes, and eyes. May be toxic by skin absorption. Low toxicity. Used as an inhibitor in hydraulic fluids. |
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| Color/Form | Pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | Odor of ammonia |
| Boiling Point | 415 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | -94 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 185 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.7771 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Vapor Density | 6.38 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 20 mmHg at 212 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | log Kow = 4.46 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Autoignition Temperature | 210 °C |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomp, emits toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides/. |
| Viscosity | 1.35 cP at 25 °C; 0.73 cP at 60 °C |
| Heat of Vaporization | 12,390.6 gcal/gmole |
| Surface Tension | 24.9 dynes/cm at 20 °C |
| Ionization Efficiency | Positive |
| Odor Threshold | 8 female and 8 male volunteers were exposed to the test substance (> 99.5% pure) in varying concentrations. An odor threshold of 0.07 +/- 0.03 ppm (approx. 0.54 mg/cu m) was identified in this study (lowest value: 0.01 ppm) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4299 at 20 °C/D |
| Dissociation Constants | pKa = 10.89 |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1192 1226 1228 1228 1189 |
| Other Experimental Properties | Conversion factors: 1 mg/L is equiv to 132 ppm; 1 ppm is equiv to 7.58 mg/cu m |
| Chemical Classes | Nitrogen Compounds -> Amines, Aliphatic |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
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| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 ![]() Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P262:Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P314:Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 185.35 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 1 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 9 |
| Exact Mass | 185.214349865 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 185.214349865 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 3.2 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 13 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 72.1 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Tributylamine appears as a pale yellow liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Less dense than water. Very irritating to skin, mucous membranes, and eyes. May be toxic by skin absorption. Low toxicity. Used as an inhibitor in hydraulic fluids.
RELATED SUPPLIERS
Cynor Laboratories
Gujarat
product:1 Litre TRI-N-BUTYL AMINE(102-82-9), For Adhesives And Sealants, Grade: Lab Grade


