Aminomethyl propanol

Aminomethyl propanol
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Amino-2-methylpropan-1-ol
Other names
Isobutanol-2-amine
Aminoisobutanol
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.282
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C4H11NO/c1-4(2,5)3-6/h6H,3,5H2,1-2H3
    Key: CBTVGIZVANVGBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(C)(CO)N
Properties
C4H11NO
Molar mass 89.138 g·mol−1
Density 0.934 g/cm3
Melting point 30–31 °C (86–88 °F; 303–304 K)
Boiling point 165.5 °C (329.9 °F; 438.6 K)
Miscible
Solubility in alcohols Soluble
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Irritant
GHS labelling:
Warning
H315, H319, H412
P264, P264+P265, P273, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
2
2
0
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Aminomethyl propanol (AMP) is an organic compound with the formula H2NC(CH3)2CH2OH. It is colorless liquid that is classified as an alkanolamine. It is a useful buffer and a precursor to numerous other organic compounds.

Aminomethyl propanol is typically sold as a solution of the material in water, for which different concentrations are available.