Description

N,N'-Bis(Salicylidene)-1,4-Butanediamine is a Schiff base ligand derived from the condensation of salicylaldehyde and 1,4-diaminobutane. This compound is valued for its strong chelating properties, forming stable complexes with a variety of transition and rare earth metal ions. It is primarily utilized in research and industrial applications requiring precise metal coordination, such as catalysis, material science, and analytical chemistry. The product is supplied with a high level of purity and batch-to-batch consistency to meet rigorous experimental and production demands.

Application

• As a versatile chelating ligand for the synthesis of homogeneous catalysts.
• In the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other functional coordination polymers.
• For the development of analytical reagents and sensors for metal ion detection.
• As a precursor in materials science for creating novel magnetic or luminescent materials.
• In corrosion inhibition studies as a potential additive for metal protection.
• For academic and industrial research in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Bis(Salicylidene)-1,4-Butanediamine
CAS No.	3955-57-5
Molecular Formula	C18H20N2O2
Molecular Weight	296.37 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Disalicylidene-1,4-butanediamine; 1,4-Butanediamine, N,N'-bis(salicylidene)-; Salicylaldehyde-1,4-diaminobutane Schiff base; N,N'-Bis(2-hydroxybenzylidene)-1,4-butanediamine; N,N'-Ethylenebis(salicylimine) (related analog); Salpn (common abbreviation for salicylaldimine ligands); Bis(salicylaldehyde)butylenediimine; Ligand 3955-57-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our N,N'-Bis(Salicylidene)-1,4-Butanediamine 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 research and specialty chemical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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