AdvanSix Di-n-propylamine (DPA)

AdvanSix Di-n-propylamine (DPA) is a colorless, flammable liquid with an ammonia-like odor and serves as a stable chemical intermediate. Soluble in water, ethanol, benzene, and ethyl acetate, it's a key starting material for synthesizing herbicidal products such as trifluralin, oryzalin, EPTC, and vernolate.

Chemical Name: Dipropylamine

CAS Number: 142-84-7

Chemical Family: Alkyl Amines, Amines, Secondary Amines

Purity (Assay): 99.2 %

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
Molecular formula
C₆H₁₅N
Technologies
Product Families

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Ammonia like
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight101.19g/mol-
Flammability Limits0.9 - 11.4%-
Flash Point7.2°CClosed Cup
Autoignition Temperature299°C-
Melting Point-63°C-
Boiling Point109°C-
Density (at 20°C)0.738--
Odor Threshold0.1 - 0.2mmHg
Vapor Density (Air=1, at 20°C)3.49--
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)20.7mm Hg-
Kinematic Viscosity0.7155mm²/s-
Water Solubility (at 20°C)5.1%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Di-n-propylamine (Assay)99.2%-
Water0.2%-
Colormax. 15-Platinum-Cobalt
n-Propanol0.1%-
n-Propylamine0.10%
Tri-n-Propylamine0.10%

Storage & Handling

Handling Recommendations
  • Keep containers closed when not in use.
  • Open containers slowly to allow any excess pressure to vent.
  • Keep away from heat, sparks, flame, or other sources of ignition.
  • Protect small containers from physical damage.
  • Use proper electrical grounding and bonding procedures when loading, unloading, and transferring.
  • Use spark-resistant tools.
  • Electrical equipment and circuits in all storage and handling areas must conform to requirements of national electrical code (Articles 500 and 501) for hazardous location.
Storage Conditions
Recommended Blanketing Dry Nitrogen¹

Maximum

Minimum

100°F (37.8°C)

0°F (-17.8°C)

Recommended Pressure Atmospheric
Bulk Quantities

Outside, detached tanks

Small Containers

Cool, dry, well-ventilated area

 

¹ - Nitrogen blanketing should be used to retain quality. A white precipitate can form when product is exposed to air.