Description

Butylammonium Acetate is an organic ammonium salt formed from butylamine and acetic acid. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and catalyst in specialized organic synthesis and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for applications requiring phase-transfer catalysis or ionic liquid properties.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, commonly used in alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a component or starting material for designing task-specific ionic liquids used in green chemistry and separation technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can act as a mobile phase modifier or buffer component in chromatographic techniques like HPLC.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Assists in the curing or cross-linking processes for certain specialty polymers and epoxy resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	1641-36-7
Molecular Formula	C6H15NO2
Molecular Weight	133.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Butan-1-aminium acetate; n-Butylammonium acetate; 1-Butanaminium acetate; Acetic acid, compd. with butylamine (1:1); Butylamine acetate salt; Butylamine acetate; N-Butylamine acetate; Butylamine, acetate
EINECS	216-704-1

Quality Control

Our Butylammonium Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the requirements for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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