2-(Dibutylamino)ethanol
- IUPAC name
- 2-(dibutylamino)ethanol
- Molecular formula
- C10H23NO
- Molecular weight
- 173.30 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 173.177964357 Da
- XLogP3
- 2.1
- Topological polar surface area
- 23.5 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 2
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
Evidence from additional scientific databases
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Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Autoignition Temperature: 165 °C Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Boiling Point: 435 to 450 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Boiling Point: 222-232 °C Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Boiling Point: 446 °F Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Boiling Point: 446 °F Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Density: 0.85 (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Density: Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Density: 0.86 Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Density: 0.86 Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Flash Point: 210 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Flash Point: 210 °F Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Flash Point: 90 °C c.c. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Flash Point: 195 °F Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Flash Point: 195 °F Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Melting Point: -70 °C Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Physical Description: Dibutylaminoethanol is a colorless liquid with a mild fishlike odor. Flash point 200 °F. Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption. Used to make other chemicals. Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Physical Description: Liquid Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Physical Description: Colorless liquid with a faint, amine-like odor; [NIOSH] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Physical Description: COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Physical Description: Colorless liquid with a faint, amine-like odor. Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Physical Description: Colorless liquid with a faint, amine-like odor. Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Solubility: Solubility in water at 20 °C: poor Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Solubility: 0.4% Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Vapor Pressure: 0.1 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Vapor Pressure: 0.1 [mmHg] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Vapor Pressure: Vapor pressure, kPa at ? °C: 3.4 Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Vapor Pressure: 0.1 mmHg Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Vapor Pressure: 0.1 mmHg Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Exposure Routes: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- ERG2024, Guide 153 (Dibutylaminoethanol): General First Aid:; · Call 911 or emergency medical service.; · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.; · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.; · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.; · If victim is not breathing:; -- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.; -- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).; -- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.; · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.; · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.; · In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.; · For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.; · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
- First Aid: (General first aid procedures); Eye: Irrigate immediately - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.; Skin: Soap flush immediately - If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water. If irritation persists after washing, get medical attention.; Breathing: Respiratory support; Swallow: Medical attention immediately - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H302 (87.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H312 (79.1%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]; H314 (92.7%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318 (70.3%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (63.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, P362+P364, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 273 reports by companies from 13 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]; H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P308+P316, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, P337+P317, P362+P364, P363, P370+P378, P403, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H402: Harmful to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P273, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]; H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P308+P316, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, P362+P364, P363, P370+P378, P403, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Industry Uses: pH regulating agent; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Sources/Uses: Used as a curing agent for polyurethane foams and silicone resins; a conditioner for cellulose acetate filaments; a corrosion inhibitor in lubricants and hydraulic fluids; and in the synthesis of other organic compounds; [ACGIH] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]; Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
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| EMBL-EBI ChEBI | No exact record | 2026-08-31 |
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
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