Description

4-Amino-2-Methyl Butane-2-Ol is a versatile amino alcohol intermediate with significant synthetic utility. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a primary amino group and a tertiary hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring chiral amino alcohol motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a chain extender or cross-linking agent in polyurethane and epoxy resin formulations, imparting improved mechanical and chemical resistance properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: An effective component in industrial cooling water treatments and metalworking fluids due to its chelating and film-forming capabilities.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal complex catalysts.
• Surfactant & Detergent Industry: Intermediate for producing amphoteric and cationic surfactants used in personal care and industrial cleaning products.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-2-Methyl Butane-2-Ol
CAS No.	26734-08-7
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO
Molecular Weight	103.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-aminobutan-2-ol; 4-Amino-2-methyl-2-butanol; 2-Butanol, 4-amino-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-2-butanol-4-amine; 4-Amino-2-methylbutan-2-ol; 2-Methyl-4-aminobutan-2-ol; Amino-methyl-butanol; AMB
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-2-Methyl Butane-2-Ol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and safety data 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.920 - 0.950
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460

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