Description

Diisobutylamine is a versatile secondary aliphatic amine with significant industrial utility. Its strong basicity and excellent solvency properties make it a valuable intermediate and reagent in organic synthesis and chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for producers of agrochemicals, rubber chemicals, and corrosion inhibitors who require a reliable, high-purity building block for their processes.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of rubber accelerators, vulcanization agents, and specialty surfactants.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as an effective component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial and fuel systems.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Utilized in the preparation of catalysts for polymerization and other organic transformations.
• Solvent and Extraction Agent: Employed as a solvent in specialized organic reactions and for the extraction of acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diisobutylamine
CAS No.	110-96-3
Molecular Formula	C8H19N
Molecular Weight	129.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(2-methylpropyl)amine; DIBA; 2-Methyl-N-(2-methylpropyl)-1-propanamine; N,N-Diisobutylamine; N-(2-Methylpropyl)-2-methyl-1-propanamine; 1-Propanamine, 2-methyl-N-(2-methylpropyl)-; Di-sec-butylamine (common misnomer)
EINECS	203-819-3

Quality Control

Our Diisobutylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with global standards including REACH compliance for the European market.

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 oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.745 - 0.755
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Boiling Point	~ 139 - 141 °C

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