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Isobutylamine

HMT May 2026
UN / ID
UN 1214
Hazard class
3
Packing group
II
ERG guide
ERG 132
Special provisions
SP IB2, SP T7, SP TP1
Source
49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

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Isobutylamine


Isobutylamine is an organic chemical compound (specifically, an amine) with the formula (CH3)2CHCH2NH2, and occurs as a colorless liquid. Isobutylamine is one of the four isomeric amines of butane, the others being n-butylamine, sec-butylamine and tert-butylamine. It is the decarboxylated form of the amino acid valine, and the product of the metabolism thereof by the enzyme valine decarboxylase. Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 26.11.2019)

CAS-Number

78-81-9

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 132

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2026/05)

(3) Hazard Class

3
Flammable liquids

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1214

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Flammable liquids (3) Corrosive liquids (8)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

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Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
IB2
T7
TP1

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) Exceptions150see 49 CFR §173.150
(8B) Non-bulk202see 49 CFR §173.202
(8C) Bulk243see 49 CFR §173.243

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail1 L
(9B) Cargo aircraft only5 L

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.