Dibutylamine is an amine used as a corrosion inhibitor, in the manufacture of emulsifiers, and as a flotation agent. It is flammable and toxic.
Appearance & Physical State
Clear liquid
Density
0.762
Melting Point
-62ºC
Boiling Point
159ºC
Flash Point
39ºC
Refractive Index
1.416-1.418
Water Solubility
4.05 g/L (25 ºC)
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, most common metals, strong acids. Vapours may flow over surfaces to a distant source of ignition. Can form explosive mixtures with air.
Use. For petroleum additives, rubber accelerators, mineral flotation agents, corrosion inhibitors, emulsifiers, pesticides, dyes and other polymerization inhibitor
Peculiarity
1)mp
−62 °C(lit.)
2) bp
159 °C(lit.)
3)density
0.767 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
4)vapor density
4.46 (vs air)
5)vapor pressure
1.9 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
6)refractive index
n20/D 1.417(lit.)
7)Fp
106 °F
8)storage temp.
Flammables area
9)Water Solubility
4.05 g/L (25 ºC)
10) Merck
14,3032
11)BRN
506001
12)Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, most common metals, strong acids. Vapours may flow over surfaces to a distant source of ignition. Can form explosive mixtures with air.