Product Name: N-Butylpyrrolidine
Chemical Formula: C8H17N
Chemical Family: Alkylpyrrolidine
CAS Number: 3470-98-2
Recommended Use: Used in organic synthesis, research, solvent applications
Manufacturer Information: Often supplied by chemical companies specializing in fine chemicals
Contact Email: Available on container label
Emergency Phone: Refer to company emergency line listed on packaging or SDS provided
Classification: Flammable liquid, Acute toxicity (oral/dermal), Skin/eye irritant
Label Elements: Flame, Exclamation mark pictograms
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation, harmful if inhaled or swallowed, may cause respiratory irritation, flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection, keep away from heat and open flame, avoid breathing vapor, wash skin thoroughly after handling
Other Hazards: Vapors heavier than air, can collect in low areas and present ignition risks
Chemical Name: N-Butylpyrrolidine
PERCENTAGE: 95-100%
CAS No.: 3470-98-2
Impurities: Water (<1%), possible trace secondary amines
Synonyms: 1-Butylpyrrolidine, N-Butyl-2-pyrrolidine
Molecular Weight: 127.23 g/mol
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms like dizziness or headache occur, provide oxygen if breathing is difficult
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with plenty of water and soap for several minutes, call doctor if symptoms persist
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contacts if present, keep eyelids open, get medical advice if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, call poison center or get medical help quickly
Advice for First Responders: Use personal protective equipment, avoid exposure to vapors and contact
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jets can spread flames
Hazardous Combustion Products: Produces toxic nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide when burned
Specific Hazards: Flammable vapors may travel to ignition source, containers may explode in heat
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus and full gear
Special Procedures: Cool exposed containers, stay upwind, prevent runoff from entering waterways
Personal Precautions: Ventilate area, eliminate ignition sources, put on chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from reaching drains, soil, or water bodies
Spill Containment: Use inert absorbent material like sand or vermiculite, shovel into chemical-waste drums
Cleanup Methods: Wash spill area with lots of water and detergent once material gathered
Additional Information: Dispose of contaminated materials as hazardous waste by local guidelines
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated spaces, keep away from heat sources and sparks, avoid contact with eyes and skin, prevent inhalation of vapors
Storage Conditions: Store in tight-sealed, correctly labeled containers, keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated facility
Separation Requirements: Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases
Packaging Materials: Use compatible materials like glass or high-density polyethylene
Exposure Limit: No specific national occupational exposure limits; consider similar amines for guidance
Engineering Controls: Use fume hoods, local exhaust ventilation, keep workplace clean
Personal Protection: Wear splash-proof goggles, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), lab coats
Respiratory Protection: Use organic vapor respirator if vapor concentrations climb above safe comfort level
Other Controls: Wash hands before eating/drinking, change out of contaminated clothing promptly
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Amine-like, fishy smell
pH: Not available due to organic nature
Melting Point: -70 °C
Boiling Point: ~173-175 °C
Flash Point: ~61 °C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not readily available
Flammability: Flammable liquid
Vapor Pressure: ~2 mmHg at 20 °C
Vapor Density: Heavier than air
Density: 0.82–0.85 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble
Partition Coefficient (Log Kow): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: Not stated
Decomposition Temperature: Not stated
Viscosity: Not measured
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature under recommended handling and storage
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sparks, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, strong bases, some plastics
Hazardous Decomposition: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, other noxious gases at high temperature
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization expected
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Irritating in direct contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation
Respiratory Effects: Coughing, shortness of breath at high vapor concentrations
Sensitization: No data for skin/respiratory sensitization
Chronic Effects: No evidence in typical lab use but long-term animal effects not fully studied
Other Routes: High vapor concentrations can lead to central nervous system depression
Synergistic Products: None reported in literature
Aquatic Toxicity: Potentially toxic to aquatic organisms in concentrated spills
Persistence and Degradability: Not easily biodegradable, can persist for days in surface water
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not well studied for this compound, possible due to moderate hydrophobicity
Mobility in Soil: Likely moves through soil if spilled, could reach groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: At high concentrations, can foul natural water sources and harm biota
Waste Treatment: Collect and keep in marked hazardous-waste drum
Disposal Method: Hand off to licensed chemical disposal service
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose as hazardous waste after triple-rinsing
Special Precautions: Never dispose of down the drain or in municipal waste
Regulatory Info: Follows EPA, local, and international rules for amine disposal
UN Number: Typically UN1993 for flammable liquids
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, N.O.S. (contains N-Butylpyrrolidine)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquids)
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: Not marine pollutant by default
Special Precautions: Keep upright, secure in approved containers, no smoking nearby, carry transport documentation
OSHA Hazard: Classified as hazardous
TSCA Inventory: Listed
EU Regulations: REACH registered and compliant if sourced from EU suppliers
SARA 313: Not SARATracked
Label Requirements: GHS symbols for flammability, acute toxicity, irritant
Other: Subject to state, federal, and international chemical laws during use and disposal
