Dibutylamine (CED0010574)

Dibutylamine is an organic nitrogen compound with the chemical formula C8H19N and an average molecular weight of 129.25 g/mol. Dibutylamine belongs to the amines, a subclass of organonitrogen compounds within the organic compounds. This compound is utilized in the production of polyurethane plastics. It has been identified in or released from 31 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in antennas, amplifiers, coils, communication cables or conductors, and conductors or conductive bodies characterized by the conductive materials, among 12 other sources. In household cleaning and consumer products, it is associated with soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, and tobacco smoke filters. Its presence is also noted in food, food processing and cookware, specifically regarding food preservation, processing meats, food contact materials, and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, it is found in drinking water and water supply, as well as in household items such as coins. In the realm of building and construction, dibutylamine is linked to tents or canopies, fencing, and stairs and ramps. Recorded routes of exposure for this substance include touch, oral, and inhalation.