1-Aminopropan-2-ol

The term isopropanolamine may also refer more generally to the additional homologs diisopropanolamine (DIPA) and triisopropanolamine (TIPA).

It can be prepared by the addition of aqueous ammonia to propylene oxide.

The O-phosphate ester is produced from threonine by the enzyme Threonine-phosphate decarboxylase.

They are good solubilizers of oil and fat, so they are used to neutralize fatty acids and sulfonic acid-based surfactants.

[citation needed] (R)-1-aminopropan-2-ol is metabolised to aminoacetone by the enzyme (R)-aminopropanol dehydrogenase.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroform Flammability 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuel Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code