Description

N,N'-Dimethyl-1,4-Butanediamine is a versatile bifunctional amine compound, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, acting as both a nucleophile and a linker molecule to create complex chemical architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable and consistent raw materials for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs requiring diaminoalkane backbones.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used as a curing agent, cross-linking agent, and monomer in the manufacture of epoxy resins, polyamides, and polyurethanes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial applications.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of ligands used in metal complexation and catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions, including alkylations and as a linker in multi-step synthetic pathways for fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Dimethyl-1,4-Butanediamine
CAS No.	16011-97-5
Molecular Formula	C6H16N2
Molecular Weight	116.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Butanediamine, N,N'-dimethyl-; N,N'-Dimethylbutane-1,4-diamine; Tetramethylenediamine, N,N'-dimethyl-; 1,4-Bis(methylamino)butane; N1,N4-Dimethylbutane-1,4-diamine; DMBD; N,N'-Dimethyl-1,4-diaminobutane
EINECS	240-144-8

Quality Control

Our N,N'-Dimethyl-1,4-Butanediamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and fine chemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total
Density (20°C)	0.85 - 0.87 g/mL
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.