Description

n-Benzyl-n-Butylamine is a versatile secondary amine featuring both benzyl and butyl substituents, offering unique reactivity as a building block and intermediate. This compound is valued for its strong basicity and solubility in organic solvents, making it a crucial reagent in synthetic organic chemistry and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors for applications requiring selective alkylation or as a precursor to more complex nitrogen-containing molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring benzyl-protected amine functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its amine group acts as a reactive site for constructing target molecules.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed as a component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a curing agent, catalyst, or monomer in the production of epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions, reductive aminations, and as a base in various catalytic processes.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Salt Precursor: A starting material for manufacturing cationic surfactants and biocides through quaternization reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	n-Benzyl-n-Butylamine
CAS No.	2403-22-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₇N
Molecular Weight	163.26 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Benzylbutylamine; N-Butylbenzylamine; Benzylbutylamine; Butylbenzylamine; 1-(Phenylmethyl)butylamine; N-Butyl-N-benzylamine; (Benzyl)(butyl)amine; Benzenemethanamine, N-butyl-
EINECS	219-296-7

Quality Control

Our n-Benzyl-n-Butylamine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and identification by FTIR, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. As a strong base/organic solvent, it should be segregated from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.490 - 1.500
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92 g/mL

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