Description

Tributylamine is a versatile tertiary aliphatic amine widely used as a catalyst, solvent, and chemical intermediate in industrial synthesis. Its strong basicity and organic solvent properties make it a critical reagent for facilitating reactions and extracting acids. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking efficient process chemistry solutions.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely employed in organic synthesis to accelerate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and esterification processes.
• Polyurethane Catalyst: Acts as a blowing catalyst in the production of flexible polyurethane foams, helping control the reaction between isocyanates and polyols.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Intermediate: Used in the formulation of additives for fuels and lubricants to protect metal surfaces.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block and acid scavenger in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Extraction Solvent: Utilized for the extraction and purification of organic acids, phenols, and other compounds from aqueous solutions.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as a solvent and conditioning agent in the production of colorants.
• Ion-Pair Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry, particularly in HPLC, to improve the separation of ionic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tributylamine
CAS No.	102-82-9
Molecular Formula	C12H27N
Molecular Weight	185.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Tributylamine; TBA; N,N-Dibutyl-1-butanamine; Tri-n-butylamine; N,N-Dibutylbutan-1-amine; Tris(n-butyl)amine; Butylamine, N,N-dibutyl-; 1-Butanamine, N,N-dibutyl-
EINECS	203-058-7

Quality Control

Our Tributylamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.777 - 0.782
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.432

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.