Description

6-(Dibutylamino)-1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]Undec-7-Ene is a highly versatile, sterically hindered bicyclic amidine base, widely recognized for its exceptional strength and low nucleophilicity. This compound is critical for driving challenging organic transformations where conventional bases are ineffective, offering superior selectivity and yield. It is an indispensable reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require a powerful, non-nucleophilic base for deprotonation and catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: As a powerful, non-nucleophilic base for the generation of enolates, deprotonation of weak acids, and catalysis in complex API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) manufacturing.
• Polymer Chemistry: Catalyst and chain transfer agent in the production of high-performance polymers, including polyurethanes and specialty resins.
• Agrochemical Formulation: Used in the synthesis of advanced pesticides and herbicides, facilitating key condensation and alkylation reactions.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for acylation, silylation, and other base-mediated reactions under mild conditions.
• Electrolyte Additive: Potential application as a stabilizer or performance enhancer in advanced battery electrolyte systems.
• Chemical Purification: Employed in scavenging or purification processes to remove acidic impurities from reaction mixtures or final products.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(Dibutylamino)-1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]Undec-7-Ene
CAS No.	106847-76-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₉N₃
Molecular Weight	251.41 g/mol
Synonyms	DBU (Dibutylamino derivative); 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene, 6-(dibutylamino)-; 6-(N,N-Dibutylamino)-1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene; DBU Amidino Base; Bicyclic Amidine Base; Strong Organic Base; Non-nucleophilic Superbase
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Quality Control

Our 6-(Dibutylamino)-1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]Undec-7-Ene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for sensitive applications in pharmaceutical and advanced material synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is a strong base and should be kept separate from strong acids and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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