Description

Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Amine is a high-purity, branched-chain aliphatic amine with the CAS registry number 27214-52-4. This versatile secondary amine serves as a crucial intermediate and catalyst in numerous industrial synthesis processes, valued for its strong basicity and solubility in organic media. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors for applications requiring a non-nucleophilic base or a building block for surfactants and corrosion inhibitors.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds, liquid ion-exchange reagents, and specialty surfactants.
• Catalyst & Neutralizing Agent: Used as an acid scavenger and catalyst in polyurethane foam production, epoxy curing, and other polymerization reactions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: An effective component in fuel and lubricant additive packages to protect metal surfaces.
• Extraction Solvent: Employed in the solvent extraction of metals like zinc and cadmium from aqueous solutions in hydrometallurgy.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Amine
CAS No.	27214-52-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₅N
Molecular Weight	241.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Di(2-ethylhexyl)amine; N,N-Bis(2-ethylhexyl)amine; Dioctylamine (branched); 2-Ethylhexylamine, N-(2-ethylhexyl)-; Bis(2-ethylhexyl)amine; D(2-EH)A; DEHA; N-(2-Ethylhexyl)-2-ethyl-1-hexanamine
EINECS	248-324-0

Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Amine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and fine chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical properties 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 oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.805 - 0.815
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.443 - 1.447

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