Description

(2-Aminopropyl)(Butyl)Methylamine is a versatile secondary amine with a branched alkyl chain structure, offering unique reactivity as a building block and intermediate. Its molecular design provides valuable properties for synthesizing complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty surfactants. This compound is particularly relevant for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific amine functionality.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a specific amine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its amine group acts as a crucial reactive site.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Serves as a component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes due to its basicity and film-forming potential.
• Epoxy Curing Agent & Hardener: Functions as a reactive amine hardener in epoxy resin systems for coatings, adhesives, and composites.
• Surfactant & Detergent Industry: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing cationic or amphoteric surfactants used in personal care and industrial cleaning products.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, including alkylation and amination reactions in academic and industrial labs.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine functional groups into polymer chains to alter surface properties or reactivity.
• Gas Treating Agent: Potential use in formulations for acid gas (e.g., CO2, H2S) scrubbing processes in natural gas treatment.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Aminopropyl)(Butyl)Methylamine
CAS No.	29151-45-9
Molecular Formula	C8H20N2
Molecular Weight	144.26 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Butyl-N-methyl-1,2-propanediamine; N-Butyl-N-methylpropane-1,2-diamine; 1,2-Propanediamine, N-butyl-N-methyl-; N-Methyl-N-butyl-1,2-diaminopropane; Butyl(methyl)(2-aminopropyl)amine; 2-Aminopropyl butyl methyl amine; MBPA; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our (2-Aminopropyl)(Butyl)Methylamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical properties. Our quality commitment supports compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC or Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.82 - 0.86
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440

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