| Preferred name | butyl amine |
| Trivial Name | Butylamine |
| Short Description | butylamine |
| Formula | C4 H11 N |
| CAS Number | 109-73-9 |
| Deleted CAS Number | 42939-72-0 |
| FEMA Number | 3130 |
| Flavis Number | 11.003 |
| ECHA Number | 203-699-2 |
| FDA UNII | N2QV60B4WR |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.436H |
| Beilstein Number | 0605269 |
| MDL | MFCD00011690 |
| COE Number | 524 |
| Bio Activity Summary | External link |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1582 butylamine |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 109-73-9 ; BUTYLAMINE |
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| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 109-73-9 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 8007 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134973851 |
| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEBI: | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31321 |
| FooDB: | FDB003380 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2921.19.1000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Wikipedia: | View |
| Augustus Oils | BASF |
| Eastman Chemical | EMD Millipore |
| Penta International | Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
| Sigma-Aldrich | Synerzine |
| Taminco (Eastman) | TCI AMERICA |
| Augustus Oils Ltd | Penta International Corporation |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 73.138671875 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 6.091 to 6.158 |
| Refractive Index | 1.398 to 1.404 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 77 to 78°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 92.9 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 2.5 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | -1.11 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 0.93 |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| ether | Yes |
| water, 1.00E+06 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) | Yes |
| Odor Type: Ammoniacal | |
| ammoniacal, fishy | |
| General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. ammonia-like fishy |
| (data available) |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| C - Corrosive. | |
| R 11 - Highly flammable. R 20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 35 - Causes severe burns. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 03 - Keep in cool place. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S 23 - Do not breath vapour. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 29 - Do not empty into drains. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
| Pictogram | |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 366 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 63, Pg. 150, 1982. oral-mouse LD50 430 mg/kg Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 40(11), Pg. 21, 1975. intravenous-mouse LD50 198 mg/kg Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 88, Pg. 82, 1946. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 629 mg/kg Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 88, Pg. 82, 1946. oral-guinea pig LD50 430 mg/kg Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 40(11), Pg. 21, 1975. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 850 ul/kg Union Carbide Data Sheet. Vol. 7/19/1965 skin-guinea pig LD50 500 ul/kg Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 269, 1944. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| inhalation-mouse LC50 800 mg/m3/2H "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 28, 1982. inhalation-rat TCLo 4000 ppm/4H Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 31, Pg. 343, 1949. | |
| Category: | |||
| flavoring agents | |||
| Recommendation for butyl amine usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 89.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.01 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Threshold of Concern: | 1800 (μg/person/day) | ||
| Structure Class: | I | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 4 | |||
| Click here to view publication 4 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 0.10000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | 0.10000 | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 0.10000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 0.10000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | 0.10000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 0.10000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, (FGE.86)[1] - Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives - Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, Revision 1 (FGE.86Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 86, Revision 2 (FGE.86Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic and arylalkyl amines and amides evaluated by JECFA (65th meeting) View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):109-73-9 |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8007 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 1125 |
| WGK Germany:1 |
| butan-1-amine |
| Chemidplus:0000109739 |
| EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
| RTECS:109-73-9 |