Description

2-Butanamine is a versatile secondary aliphatic amine with the CAS number 13952-84-6. This compound serves as a crucial building block and intermediate in the synthesis of a wide range of specialty chemicals, offering significant value in fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by industries involved in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and polymer production for its reactive amine functionality.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or curing agent in the manufacture of polyamides, epoxy resins, and other specialty polymers.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed in the production of additives for metalworking fluids and industrial coolants.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for quaternary ammonium compounds and other surface-active agents.
• Rubber & Vulcanization Chemicals: Used in the production of accelerators and other rubber-processing chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for alkylation and amination reactions in research and development laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butanamine
CAS No.	13952-84-6
Molecular Formula	C4H11N
Molecular Weight	73.14 g/mol
Synonyms	sec-Butylamine; Butan-2-amine; 2-Aminobutane; 1-Methylpropylamine; (±)-sec-Butylamine; DL-sec-Butylamine; 2-Butylamine; Methylpropylamine
EINECS	237-732-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Butanamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. 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 is between 15°C and 25°C.

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)	0.724 - 0.730
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.394 - 1.398

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