Diisopropylamine

Diisopropylamine

AKA “108-18-9, N, N-Diisopropylamine, N-(1-Methylethyl)-2-propanamine, 2-Propanamine, N-(1-methylethyl)-, BR9JLI40NO, DTXSID9025085, NSC-6758, DTXCID905085, RefChem:5756”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Diisopropylamine

AKA: 108-18-9, N-Diisopropylamine, N-(1-Methylethyl)-2-propanamine, 2-Propanamine, N-(1-methylethyl)-, BR9JLI40NO, DTXSID9025085, NSC-6758, DTXCID905085, RefChem:5756

Ingredient · Buffering · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Not Clean

On the basis of the data presented in this report, the CIR Expert Panel concludes that Diisopropylamine is safe as a cosmetic ingredient as presently used. Diisopropylamine should not be used in products containing N-nitrosating agents.

Solubility Slightly soluble (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C6H15N

Mol. Weight

101.19

CAS #

108-18-9

Form

Liquid

State

Diisopropylamine appears as a clear colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Flash point 30 °F. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion.

See origin →

Functions

Buffering

Stabilizes pH

Traditional Use

A synthetic organic compound developed in the early 20th century. Incorporated into cosmetics as a pH buffer and neutralizing agent for acidic ingredients.