Either of two isomeric amines that are colourless liquids with a strong ammoniacal odour; specifically (also "n-propylamine") the straight-chain isomer, CH₃CH₂CH₂NH₂.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London.
Definition of propylamine in US English:
propylamine
noun
Chemistry
Either of two isomeric amines that are colourless liquids with a strong ammoniacal odour; specifically (also "n-propylamine") the straight-chain isomer, CH₃CH₂CH₂NH₂.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London.