(+/-)-3-Amino-1,2-propanediol, 97%

Description

CAS: 616-30-8 | C3H9NO2 | 91.11 g/mol

3-Amino-1,2-propanediol is used in the preparation of iohexol, which is a X-CT non-ionic contrast medium. It acts as a starting material in the production of specialty materials.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
3-Amino-1,2-propanediol is used in the preparation of iohexol, which is a X-CT non-ionic contrast medium. It acts as a starting material in the production of specialty materials.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 616-30-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H9NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 91.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00008140
• InChI Key: KQIGMPWTAHJUMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-amino-1,2-propanediol, 2,3-dihydroxypropylamine, 1,2-propanediol, 3-amino, 1-amino-2,3-propanediol, 1-aminoglycerol, 2,3-propandiol-1-amine, 1-aminopropanediol, 3-aminopropan-1,2-diol, 3-amino-1,2-proopanediol, +/--3-amino-1,2-propanediol
• PubChem CID: 73561
• IUPAC Name: 3-aminopropane-1,2-diol
• SMILES: C(C(CO)O)N

• Density: 1.186
• Boiling Point: 264°C to 266°C (739 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 186°C (366°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.492
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN2735
• Beilstein: 1719121
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 91.11
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: (+/-)-3-Amino-1,2-propanediol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	210-475-8
RTECSNumber	TY2800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only