Description

4-Dimethylaminobutylamine is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a tertiary amine and a primary amine group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing a wide range of specialty chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and corrosion inhibitors. It is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and water treatment industries for its reactivity and ability to act as a building block or catalyst component.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Used in the production of high-performance corrosion inhibitors for industrial cooling water systems and oilfield applications.
• Epoxy Curing Agent: Serves as a hardener or accelerator in epoxy resin formulations, improving cure speed and final properties.
• Polymer Modifier: Employed in the manufacture of polyamides, polyurethanes, and other polymers to modify flexibility, adhesion, or curing characteristics.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Compound Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for cationic surfactants and biocides used in personal care and industrial cleaning products.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chelating Agent: Used in the formulation of metal chelators for water treatment and industrial process applications.
• Catalyst Ligand: Functions as a ligand in organometallic catalysis for various organic synthesis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Dimethylaminobutylamine
CAS No.	3529-10-0
Molecular Formula	C6H16N2
Molecular Weight	116.20 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyl-1,4-butanediamine; 4-(Dimethylamino)butylamine; 4-(Dimethylamino)-1-butanamine; DMABA; N,N-Dimethylbutane-1,4-diamine; 1,4-Butanediamine, N1,N1-dimethyl-; Butanediamine, N,N-dimethyl-
EINECS	222-558-1

Quality Control

Our 4-Dimethylaminobutylamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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. Due to its hygroscopic nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4320 - 1.4360
Density (20°C)	0.830 - 0.850 g/mL

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