Description

2-Amino-2-Methylbutan-1-Ol is a versatile amino alcohol compound that serves as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, containing both an amino and a hydroxyl group, makes it valuable for applications requiring pH buffering, metal chelation, and polymer modification. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, and high-performance resins.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral auxiliaries.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as an effective component in metalworking fluids and industrial cooling water treatments.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Serves as a chain extender, cross-linking agent, or curing agent in polyurethane, epoxy, and other specialty polymer systems.
• Surfactant & Detergent Industry: Utilized as a precursor for amphoteric or cationic surfactants in personal care and industrial cleaning products.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Functions as a building block for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Gas Scrubbing & CO2 Capture: Employed in amine-based solvent formulations for acid gas removal due to its sterically hindered amine properties.
• Metal Chelation & Plating: Acts as a complexing agent in electroplating baths and metal finishing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-2-Methylbutan-1-Ol
CAS No.	10196-30-2
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO
Molecular Weight	103.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-2-methyl-1-butanol; 1-Butanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-2-aminobutanol; 2-Amino-2-methylbutanol; AMB; Sterically hindered amine; 2-(Aminomethyl)-2-butanol; 2-Methyl-2-nitrobutan-1-ol (reduction product)
EINECS	233-457-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-2-Methylbutan-1-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, related substances, and physical parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, oxidizing agents, and heat sources. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.920 - 0.940
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.455

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