Description

Octanoic Acid, Compd. With 1-Butanamine (1:1) is a high-purity salt formed from octanoic acid and n-butylamine. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring controlled release or specific ionic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly where lipophilic amine salts are required for enhanced bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a component in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, often serving as a stabilizer or delivery agent.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty corrosion inhibitors for industrial cooling systems and metal treatment processes.
• Polymerization Catalyst/Additive: Functions as a catalyst component or additive in specific polymerization reactions to modify reaction kinetics or final polymer properties.
• Surfactant and Emulsifier Synthesis: Serves as a key raw material for producing quaternary ammonium compounds and other specialty surfactants.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Utilized as a standard or reagent in chemical research for studying salt formation, solubility, and ionic interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octanoic Acid, Compd. With 1-Butanamine (1:1)
CAS No.	17463-28-4
Molecular Formula	C12H27NO2
Molecular Weight	217.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Butylammonium Octanoate; n-Butylammonium Caprylate; 1-Butanamine, octanoic acid (1:1) salt; Caprylic Acid Butylamine Salt; Octanoic Acid Butylamine Salt; Butylamine Octanoate; Butan-1-aminium octanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Octanoic Acid, Compd. With 1-Butanamine (1:1) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

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 oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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