Product Identification

Product Name

1,5-Diaminopentane

Synonyms

1,5-Amylene diamine
1,5-Diamino-n-pentane
1,5-Pentamethylenediamine
Cadaverine
Pentamethylenediamine
Pentane-1,5-diamine

CAS

462-94-2

Formula

C5H14N2

Molecular Weight

102.17

EINECS

207-329-0

RTECS

SA0200000

RTECS Class

Mutagen

Merck

12,1645

Beilstein/Gmelin

1697256

Beilstein Reference

4-04-00-01310

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid. With a stench.

Solubility in water

Very soluble

Boiling Point

178

Vapor Pressure

0.96 (25 C)

Density

0.9174 g/cm3 (0 C)

pKa/pKb

3.15 (pKb)

Partition Coefficient

-.49

Heat Of Vaporization

41.5 kJ/mol

Refractive Index

1.45889 (16.6 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area.

Handling

Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.

Skin

Causes skin burns. Causes redness and pain.

Eyes

Causes eye burns. Causes redness and pain.

Ingestion

Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.

Hazards

When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.

UN (DOT)

3267

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Exposure Effects

Repeated exposure may cause sensitization dermatitis.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

62

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Combustible Liquid. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Fire Potential

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, acids, carbon dioxide, strong oxidizing agents, copper, nickel, plastics.

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Decomposition

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

3267

Hazard Class

8

Packing Group

I; II; III