Description

n-(3-Aminopropyl)-n-Butyl-n-Methylamine is a versatile aliphatic diamine compound with a branched alkyl chain structure. This chemical serves as a crucial intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its bifunctional reactivity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring a reactive amine moiety with specific steric and solubility properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized amine linker.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure contributes to biological activity and formulation stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a curing agent, cross-linker, or chain extender in epoxy, polyurethane, and polyamide resins, enhancing mechanical and thermal properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into industrial coatings and fuel additives due to its ability to chelate metals and form protective films.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Salt Precursor: Serves as a raw material for manufacturing cationic surfactants and biocides used in personal care and industrial cleaning.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in organic synthesis labs as a reagent for introducing aminopropyl-butyl-methylamino groups into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(3-Aminopropyl)-n-Butyl-n-Methylamine
CAS No.	13595-43-2
Molecular Formula	C8H20N2
Molecular Weight	144.26 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Butyl-N-methyl-1,3-propanediamine; 3-(Butylmethylamino)propylamine; N-Methyl-N-butyl-1,3-propanediamine; 1,3-Propanediamine, N-butyl-N-methyl-; N-Butyl-N-methylpropane-1,3-diamine; 3-(N-Butyl-N-methylamino)propylamine; MBPA; Butyl(methyl)(3-aminopropyl)amine
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Quality Control

Our n-(3-Aminopropyl)-n-Butyl-n-Methylamine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to moisture and prevent evaporation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.820 - 0.840
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445

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