Description

N,n-Diisobutylformamide is a versatile organic solvent and chemical intermediate with the CAS number 2591-76-6. Its unique structure offers excellent solvency for a range of polymers and resins, making it a valuable processing aid in advanced material formulations. This compound is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesis and purification processes.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed as a polar aprotic solvent and reagent in various organic synthesis and purification steps for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer & Resin Processing: Acts as a high-boiling solvent and plasticizer in the formulation of coatings, adhesives, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Extraction & Purification: Used in liquid-liquid extraction processes due to its selective solvation properties for separating organic compounds.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use as a stabilizing component in advanced battery electrolyte formulations.
• Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for novel organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Diisobutylformamide
CAS No.	2591-76-6
Molecular Formula	C9H19NO
Molecular Weight	157.25 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Diisobutylformamide; Diisobutylformamide; Formic acid diisobutylamide; N,N-Bis(2-methylpropyl)formamide; 2-Methyl-N-(2-methylpropyl)-N-propylformamide; DIBF; DBF
EINECS	219-989-7

Quality Control

Our N,n-Diisobutylformamide is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.430 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.860 - 0.870 g/mL

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