Description

N,N,3,3-Tetramethylbutylamine, 99% is a high-purity tertiary amine characterized by its sterically hindered structure. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its strong basicity and solubility in organic media. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors requiring a high-quality, volatile amine for complex reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals requiring tertiary amine functionality.
• Catalyst & Ligand Precursor: Acts as a base catalyst in organic transformations and as a precursor for quaternary ammonium compounds and phase-transfer catalysts.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Utilized as a curing agent, cross-linking agent, or modifier in epoxy and polyurethane systems.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A key component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Salt Production: Serves as a raw material for producing cationic surfactants and biocides.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for novel compound libraries and methodological studies in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N,3,3-Tetramethylbutylamine, 99%
CAS No.	15673-04-8
Molecular Formula	C8H19N
Molecular Weight	129.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dimethyl-3,3-dimethylbutylamine; 3,3-Dimethyl-N,N-dimethyl-1-butanamine; tert-Octylamine, N,N-dimethyl-; N,N-Dimethyl-3,3-dimethylbutylamine; 1-(Dimethylamino)-3,3-dimethylbutane; 3,3-Dimethylbutyl(dimethyl)amine; (3,3-Dimethylbutyl)dimethylamine; N,N-Dimethyl-tert-octylamine
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Quality Control

Our N,N,3,3-Tetramethylbutylamine, 99% is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and titration methods, to ensure it meets the declared purity and specification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.76 - 0.78
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.418 - 1.422

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