Basic information
- Name:
3-Amino-1,2-propanediol
- CAS No.:
616-30-8
- Molecular Structure:
- Formula:
- C3H9NO2
- Molecular Weight:
- 91.11 .
- Synonyms:
- 1,2-Dihydroxy-3-aminopropane;1-Amino-2,3-dihydroxypropane;1-Amino-2,3-propanediol;1-Aminoglycerol;2,3-Dihydroxypropan-1-amine;2,3-Dihydroxypropanamine;3-Amino-1,2-dihydroxypropane;3-Amino-2-hydroxy-1-propanol;3-Amino-2-hydroxypropanol;Isoserinol;NSC 67381;
- EINECS:
- 210-475-8
- Density:
- 1.181 g/cm3
- Boiling Point:
- 266.7 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 115.1 °C
- Solubility:
- Soluble in water
- Appearance:
- clear colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
- Hazard Symbols:
C, 
Xi- Risk Codes:
- 34-36/37/38
- Safety Description:
- 26-36/37/39-45-36 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 2735 8/PG 2
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Chemistry
Product Name: 3-Amino-1,2-propanediol (CAS NO.616-30-8)
IUPAC Name: 3-aminopropane-1,2-diol
Molecular Formula: C3H9NO2
Molecular Weight: 91.109060 g/mol
Appearance: liquid (highly viscous)
Boiling Point: 264-265 °C 739 mm Hg(lit.)
Flash Point: >230 °F
Density: 1.175 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive index: n20/D 1.492(lit.)
Water Solubility: soluble
Sensitive: Hygroscopic
BRN: 1719121
Index of Refraction: 1.495
Molar Refractivity: 22.51 cm3
Molar Volume: 77.1 cm3
Surface Tension: 56.4 dyne/cm
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 58.61 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 0.00116 mmHg at 25°C
Categories: Alcohols and Derivatives; API; Amino Alcohols; Organic Building Blocks; Oxygen Compounds
Uses
3-Amino-1,2-propanediol (CAS NO.616-30-8) is mainly used for production of iohexol which is X-CT non-ionic contrast medium and used for production of specialty materials. It is also used as a pesticide intermediate.
Toxicity Data With Reference
| 1. | orl-rat LD50:7500 mg/kg | SCCUR* Shell Chemical Company. Unpublished Report. (2401 Crow Canyon Rd., San Romon, CA 94583) | ||
| 2. | orl-mus LD50:2460 mg/kg | SCCUR* Shell Chemical Company. Unpublished Report. (2401 Crow Canyon Rd., San Romon, CA 94583) | ||
| 3. | ipr-mus LD50:246 mg/kg | SCCUR* Shell Chemical Company. Unpublished Report. (2401 Crow Canyon Rd., San Romon, CA 94583) | ||
| 4. | ipr-rbt LD50:198 mg/kg | SCCUR* Shell Chemical Company. Unpublished Report. (2401 Crow Canyon Rd., San Romon, CA 94583) |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Safety Information of 3-Amino-1,2-propanediol (CAS NO.616-30-8):
Hazard Codes:C 
,Xi 
Risk Statements:34-36/37/38
34:Causes burns
36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Safety Statements:26-36/37/39-45-36
26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
36:Wear suitable protective clothing
RIDADR:UN 2735 8/PG 2
WGK Germany:2
RTECS:TY2800000
F:10-21
Hazard Note:Corrosive
HazardClass:8
PackingGroup:III
Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.
Specification
3-Amino-1,2-propanediol, its CAS NO. is 616-30-8, the synonyms are 1,2-Propanediol, 3-amino- ; 1-aminopropanediol ; 2,3-Dihydroxypropylamine ; 2,3-Propandiol-1-amine ; 3-amino-2-propanediol .
