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AdvanSix Isopropylamine (ΜΙΡΑ)

AdvanSix Isopropylamine (ΜΙΡΑ) is a colorless, flammable, volatile liquid with an ammonia-like odor. It exhibits low solubility in water and maintains stability when stored under recommended conditions. MIPA serves as a fundamental building block in the production of various herbicides and pesticides, including atrazine, bentazon, glyphosate, imazapyr, ametryne, desmetryn, prometryn, pramitol, dipropetryn, propazine, fenamiphos, and iprodione. Moreover, MIPA functions as a regulating agent in the plastics industry and plays a crucial role as an intermediate in the organic synthesis of coating materials, plastics, pesticides, rubber chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and various other applications. Additionally, it finds utility as an additive within the petroleum industry.

Chemical NameIsopropylamine

CAS Number75-31-0

Chemical FamilyAlkyl Amines, Amines, Primary Amines

Purity (Assay)99.7 - 99.7 %

Synonyms2-aminopropane, 2-propanamine, 2-Propylamine, MIPA, Monoisopropylamine, Propan-2-Amine, Sec-Propylamine

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Odor
Pungent ammonia odor
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FormulaC₃H₉N
Molecular Weight59.11g/mol
Explosive Limits2 - 10.4%
Flash Point-18.0°C
Autoignition Temperature402°C
Melting Point-95.2°C
Boiling Point32.4°C
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)0.6891
Threshold (odor, detection odor threshold from AIHA (mean = 0.21 ppm))0.21 - 0.7mmHg
Vapor Density2.04
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)473.0mm Hg
Viscosity (at 20°C)0.47mm²/s
Water Solubility100.0%
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water, Log Kow)0.26
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 15Platinum-Cobalt
Isopropylamine (Assay)min. 99.7wt%
Watermax. 0.20wt %
Ammonia Contentmax. 0.20wt %
Diisopropylamine Contentmax. 0.20wt %
N-Isopropylidene-isopropylamine Contentmax. 0.20wt %

Storage & Handling

Handling Recommendations
  • Keep containers closed when not in use.
  • Open containers slowly to allow any excess pressure to vent.
  • Keep away from heat, sparks, flame, or other sources of ignition.
  • Protect small containers from physical damage.
  • Use proper electrical grounding and bonding procedures when loading, unloading, and transferring.
  • Use spark-resistant tools.
  • Electrical equipment and circuits in all storage and handling areas must conform to requirements of national electrical code (Articles 500 and 501) for hazardous location.
Storage Conditions
Recommended Blanketing Dry Nitrogen¹

Maximum

Minimum

80°F (26.7°C)

0°F (-17.8°C)

Recommended Pressure Atmospheric - if tank is equipped with cooling system.
Pressure tank required w/o cooling
Storage Location of Bulk
quantities

Outside, detached tanks

¹ - Nitrogen blanketing should be used to retain quality. A white precipitate can form when product is exposed to air.