Isopropyl amine

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Isopropyl amine
Identifiers
CAS number	[75-31-0]
SMILES	CC(N)C
Properties
Molecular formula	C3H9N
Molar mass	59.11 g/mol
Density	0.694 g/mL
Melting point	-95.2 °C
Boiling point	32.4 °C
Solubility in water	Hygroscopic
Hazards
Flash point	-37 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Isopropyl amine, also called 2-aminopropane, 2-propanamine, monoisopropylamine, and MIPA, is an organic compound, an amine. It is a base, as typical for amines. It is a hygroscopic colorless liquid with ammonia odor. Its melting point is -95.2 °C and its boiling point is 32.4 °C. It is miscible with water. Its specific gravity is 0.694. It is extremely flammable, with flash point at -37 °C. Its EINECS number is 200-860-9.

Isopropylamin can be obtained by aminating isopropyl alcohol with ammonia in presence of catalyst:

(CH3)2CHOH + NH3 --> (CH3)2CHNH2 + H2O

The main uses of isopropyl amine are a regulating agent for plastics, intermediate in organic synthesis of coating materials, plastics, pesticides, rubber chemicals, pharmaceuticals and others, and as an additive in petroleum industry.

Together with isopropyl alcohol it is used in some binary chemical weapons, as a mixture called OPA.