Description

2-Isobutylethylenimine is a specialized, highly volatile organic compound belonging to the aziridine class, valued for its reactive ethylenimine ring. This functional group makes it a versatile and critical building block for synthesizing a wide range of advanced chemical products. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds and modifying material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or co-monomer to introduce reactive amine sites into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion, dyeability, or chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis in academic and industrial labs, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures.
• Surface Active Agents: Can be utilized in the manufacture of specialty surfactants and corrosion inhibitors.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in modifying biomolecules for diagnostic or therapeutic applications due to its reactive amine group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isobutylethylenimine
CAS No.	3647-37-8
Molecular Formula	C6H13N
Molecular Weight	99.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Methylpropyl)aziridine; N-(2-Methylpropyl)aziridine; 2-(2-Methylpropyl)aziridine; 2-Isobutylaziridine; Isobutylaziridine; 2-Isobutyl-1-aziridine; 1-Aziridine, 2-methylpropyl-; Ethylenimine, 2-isobutyl-
EINECS	222-889-8

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Isobutylethylenimine is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support applications requiring high-purity intermediates, including those under cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize risk of degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.800 - 0.820
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.430

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