Description

1-Amino-2-Butanol is a versatile amino alcohol with significant utility as a chemical intermediate and a chiral building block. Its bifunctional nature, containing both a primary amine and a secondary alcohol, makes it valuable for synthesizing a wide range of specialty chemicals. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to introduce chiral centers or functional groups into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of β-blockers, antivirals, and other optically active drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its amino alcohol structure contributes to biological activity.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: An effective component in industrial cooling water systems and metalworking fluids to protect against rust and scale.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a chain extender, cross-linking agent, or curing agent in polyurethane, epoxy, and other specialty polymer systems.
• Gas Treating Agent: Employed in acid gas removal processes, such as scrubbing CO2 and H2S from natural gas streams, due to its amine functionality.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing amphoteric or cationic surfactants used in personal care and industrial cleaning products.
• Chelating Agent: Forms stable complexes with metal ions, useful in water treatment, textile processing, and as an additive in lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Amino-2-Butanol
CAS No.	13552-21-1
Molecular Formula	C4H11NO
Molecular Weight	89.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxybutylamine; 2-Butanol, 1-amino-; Butanol, 1-amino-2-; 1-Amino-2-butanol; 2-Aminobutanol; DL-1-Amino-2-butanol; (±)-1-Amino-2-butanol; 2-Hydroxy-1-butylamine
EINECS	236-934-9

Quality Control

Our 1-Amino-2-Butanol is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, detailing results from tests such as assay, optical rotation (for chiral grades), water content, and residual solvents. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent quality degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (for chiral grades)	Contact for details
Refractive Index	1.448 - 1.452
Density	0.93 - 0.97 g/mL

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