2-Amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol

HCID 1531CAS 115-69-5

Basic information

Standard SMILES
CC(N)(CO)CO
InChIKey
UXFQFBNBSPQBJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C4H11NO2
Average molar mass
105.14 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
105.07897859

Overview

2-amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol is an aminodiol that is propane-1,3-diol substituted ny an amino and a methyl group at position 2.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
2-Amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol
IUPAC
2-amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol
English name
2-Amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol
Molecular formula
C4H11NO2
Molecular weight
105.14

Names & synonyms

2-Amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol115-69-52-Amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diolAMPDAminoglycolGentimonAminomethyl propanediol1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-methyl-Isobutandiol-2-amine1,1-Di(hydroxymethyl)ethylamineAmmediol2-Amino-2-methyl-1,3-propandiol
Show more names
AMPD bufferAMPD AmmediolAmmediol, AMPDButanediolaMine
CZ7BU4QZJZNSC-6364CHEBI:991DTXSID7059430RefChem:557559DTXCID8033356204-100-7Pentaerythritol dichlorohydrin

Database identifiers

CAS
115-69-5
PubChem CID
1531
DTXSID
DTXSID7059430
ChEBI
CHEBI:991
UNII
CZ7BU4QZJZ
EC Number
204-100-7
Nikkaji
J35.183K

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
-1.8
Topological polar surface area
66.5 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
3
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3
Rotatable bonds
2
Heavy atoms
7

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Chemical ClassesNitrogen Compounds -> Amino Alcohols, Other
Cosmetics · 3 items

Cosmetic ingredients (Aminomethyl Propanediol) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)

Cosmetic ingredients (Aminomethylpropanediol) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)

Buffering

SpringerMaterials PropertiesFusion temperature
Vapor Pressure0.00654 [mmHg]
Physical Description · 2 items

Large Crystals; Liquid

Solid; [Merck Index] Colorless crystalline solid; [Aldrich MSDS]

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
100 · 100-110 °C (lit.)
Boiling point
151 °C/10 · 151 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
Density
1.0509 · 1.0509 (estimate)
vapor density
3.63 · 3.63 (vs air)
vapor pressure
10 mm · ~10 mm Hg ( 152 °C)
refractive index
1.4754 · 1.4754 (estimate)

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Danger

H315 (89%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 228 reports by companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: 1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-methyl-

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-methyl- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-methyl- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 28-12-2021 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/22214

2-Amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Hazards SummaryCauses somnolence, muscle weakness, and coma in oral lethal-dose studies of rabbits; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Aldrich MSDS]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (89%)

Toxicology

Adverse EffectsNeurotoxin - Other CNS neurotoxin
Toxicity Summary · 2 items

Safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Ingredient, concentration, and use information are available in documents discoverable at https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org

Safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Ingredient, concentration, and use information are available in documents discoverable at https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org

Safety data

F
3-23
PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
wgk
1
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
TY2975000
ridadr
UN 3259 8/PG 2

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

Uses · 4 items

CIR ingredient: Aminomethyl Propanediol

CIR ingredient: Aminomethylpropanediol

Used to make surfactants, vulcanization accelerators, and pharmaceuticals; Also used as a biological buffer, absorbent for acidic gases, and emulsifying agent (cosmetics, mineral oil, leather dressings, textile specialties, and cleaning compounds; Also used in hair sprays and wave sets; [Merck Index]

Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry]

U.S. Production2023: 107,056 lb
Consumer UsespH regulating agent
Industry UsesStabilizing agent
Household ProductsInformation on 1 consumer products that contain Aminomethyl propanediol in the following categories is provided:
Use ClassificationCosmetics -> Buffering
Applications · 2 items

UsesEmulsifying agent (in soap form) for oils, fats, and waxes; absorbent for acidic gases; organic synthesis; cosmetics.

UsesA useful biological buffer2-Amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol is used to make surfactants, vulcanization accelerators and as a biological buffer. It acts as an absorbent for acidic gases and emulsifying agent for cosmetics, mineral oil, leather dressings, textile specialties and cleaning compounds. It is also used in hair sprays. It acts as a buffer for the determination of alkaline phosphatase activity and spacer in isotachophoresis of proteins. It serves as a reaction buffer for enzymes with an activity in the basic pH range such as alkaline phosphatase. Further, it is used in the preparation of 4-hydroxymethyl-4-methyl-oxazolidin-2-one.

Upstream & downstream products

Suppliers50 total

国药集团化学试剂有限公司86-21-63210123 · [email protected]
北京华美互利生物化工010-56205725 · [email protected]
梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
郑州阿尔法化工有限公司+86-18530059196 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: An aminodiol that is propane-1,3-diol substituted ny an amino and a methyl group at position 2.

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