Description

n-Methyldibutylamine is a tertiary amine compound characterized by its two butyl groups and one methyl group attached to a central nitrogen atom. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and catalyst in various organic synthesis and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring a selective base or a building block for quaternary ammonium compounds.

Application

• As a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical actives and fine chemicals.
• Utilized as a catalyst or acid scavenger in polymerization and other organic reactions.
• Employed in the production of corrosion inhibitors and fuel additives for industrial formulations.
• Serves as a precursor for the manufacture of quaternary ammonium compounds used as surfactants and phase-transfer catalysts.
• Used in agrochemical synthesis for the production of herbicides and pesticides.
• Acts as a solvent or processing aid in specialized chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methyldibutylamine
CAS No.	3405-45-6
Molecular Formula	C9H21N
Molecular Weight	143.27 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methyldibutylamine; Dibutylmethylamine; N,N-Dibutylmethylamine; Methylbis(butyl)amine; N-Methyl-N-butyl-1-butanamine; Butylmethylbutylamine; 1-Butanamine, N-butyl-N-methyl-; CAS 3405-45-6
EINECS	222-300-4

Quality Control

Our n-Methyldibutylamine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents and acids. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	0.76 - 0.78 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.425

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