| Chemistry name: | pentylamine; 1-aminopentane
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| M Formula: | C5H11NH2
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| Properties: |
| Colorless liquid, d 0.75 (20/20C), fp −55.0C, bp 104.4C, flash p 45F (7.2C) (OC). Soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. |
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| Derivation: |
| Reaction of ammonia and amyl chloride which gives a mixture of mono-, di-, and triamyl amines. |
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| Grade: |
| Technical. |
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| Hazard: |
| Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Strong irritant. |
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| Use: |
| Chemical intermediate, dyestuffs, rubber chemicals, insecticides, synthetic detergents, flotation agents, corrosion inhibitors, solvent, gasoline additive, pharmaceuticals. |
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