Description

Dibutylamine Trifluoroacetate is a high-purity organic salt formed from dibutylamine and trifluoroacetic acid. This compound is a valuable reagent and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly where controlled amine delivery or trifluoroacetate counterion chemistry is required. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for process development and active ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for introducing the dibutylamino moiety or as a precursor in salt metathesis reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a source of dibutylamine under mild conditions or as a trifluoroacetate salt in various condensation and alkylation reactions.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Employed in the preparation of specialized catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: A key material for method development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of ionic liquids or specialty polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibutylamine Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	334-41-8
Molecular Formula	C10H20F3NO2
Molecular Weight	243.27 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dibutylamine Trifluoroacetate; Dibutylammonium Trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic Acid Dibutylamine Salt; DBU TFA Salt; N,N-Dibutylammonium Trifluoroacetate; 334-41-8; TFA-Dibutylamine Salt
EINECS	206-368-5

Quality Control

Our Dibutylamine Trifluoroacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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