Description

Di-tert-Amylamine is a high-purity, branched-chain aliphatic amine with significant utility as a versatile intermediate and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis. Its sterically hindered structure and strong basicity make it a valuable reagent for applications requiring selective reactivity and high performance. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals, leveraging its properties as a base and a nucleophile.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a precursor for catalysts and ligands in organometallic chemistry and polymerization processes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as a key component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial systems.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a stabilizer or curing agent in the production of specialty resins and elastomers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in alkylation, amination, and other carbon-nitrogen bond-forming reactions.
• Gas Treating Agent: Applied in acid gas scrubbing processes for the removal of CO2 and H2S in natural gas treatment.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-tert-Amylamine
CAS No.	2978-47-4
Molecular Formula	C10H23N
Molecular Weight	157.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-tert-pentylamine; 2,2-Dimethyl-N-(2-methylbutan-2-yl)propan-1-amine; N,N-Di-tert-amylamine; N,N-Bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)amine; DTAA; 2-Methyl-2-(1,1-dimethylpropylamino)propane; Di(1,1-dimethylpropyl)amine; N,N-Di(tert-pentyl)amine
EINECS	221-014-5

Quality Control

Our Di-tert-Amylamine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and strong alkaline nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize oxidation and moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	0.78 - 0.82 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 165 - 170 °C

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