Description

Di-tert-Butylamine is a sterically hindered secondary amine with significant industrial utility. Its unique molecular structure, featuring two bulky tert-butyl groups, makes it a valuable intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking to introduce hindered amine functionality. Di-tert-Butylamine CAS NO 21981-37-3 is particularly noted for its strong basicity and high volatility, which are key considerations for its handling and application.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where steric hindrance is required to modulate biological activity or stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate hindered amine groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polymers, including polyamides and epoxy curing agents, to impart specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Catalyst Ligand: Employed as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry and catalysis for various transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes due to its basicity and film-forming potential.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis labs for introducing the di-tert-butylamino group into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-tert-Butylamine
CAS No.	21981-37-3
Molecular Formula	C8H19N
Molecular Weight	129.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)amine; N,N-Di-tert-butylamine; 2,2-Dimethyl-N-(2-methyl-2-propanyl)-1-propanamine; DTBA; Di-t-butylamine; N-(tert-Butyl)-2-methyl-2-propanamine
EINECS	244-672-0

Quality Control

Our Di-tert-Butylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its high volatility, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°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)	0.76 - 0.78

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