Product Identification

Product Name

N-Methylbenzylamine

Synonyms

N-(Phenylmethyl)methylamine
N-Benzyl-N-methylamine
N-Methylbenzenemethanamine
N-Methylbenzylamine
N-Methyl-N-(phenylmethyl)amine
N-Methyl-N-benzylamine

CAS

103-67-3

Formula

C8H11N

Molecular Weight

121.18

EINECS

203-133-4

Beilstein/Gmelin

606221

Beilstein Reference

4-12-00-02161

EC Class

irritant

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Liquid.

Solubility in water

Very soluble

Boiling Point

184

Vapor Pressure

0.9 (25 C)

Density

0.944 g/cm3 (15 C)

pKa/pKb

4.25 (pKb)

Partition Coefficient

1.52

Heat Of Vaporization

41.7 kJ/mol

Refractive Index

1.52 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.

Skin

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Corrosives area.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.

Skin

May cause severe irritation and possible burns.

Eyes

Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.

EC Risk Phrase

R 22 34

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39 45

UN (DOT)

2735

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.

Respirators

Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Poison Class

3

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

61

Autoignition

380

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.

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

Disposal Code

5

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.

Transport Information

UN Number

2735

HS Code

2921 49 80