Description

n-Benzylidene Butylamine is a versatile organic compound belonging to the class of Schiff bases, characterized by its imine functional group formed from the condensation of benzaldehyde and butylamine. This chemical serves as a crucial intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering significant value in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Key industries that utilize this compound include pharmaceutical R&D for active ingredient synthesis, agrochemical manufacturing for crop protection agents, and academic research for studying catalytic and coordination chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent or ligand for transition metals in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in the preparation of more complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and fine chemicals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for method development and chemical studies.
• Polymer Additive: Can function as a stabilizer or modifier in specialty polymer formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Benzylidene Butylamine
CAS No.	1077-18-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₅N
Molecular Weight	161.24 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Benzylidenebutylamine; Butylbenzylideneamine; N-Butylbenzaldimine; Benzaldehyde N-butylimine; N-(Phenylmethylene)-1-butanamine; 1-Butanamine, N-(phenylmethylene)-; Benzalbutylamine; Benzylidene-n-butylamine
EINECS	214-076-7

Quality Control

Our n-Benzylidene Butylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its property of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.520 - 1.530
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.920 - 0.940

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