Description

3-Phenylbutylamine is a versatile organic amine compound with a phenyl-substituted butyl chain. This structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the life sciences sector for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its amine functionality is crucial.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis to produce enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials requiring a phenylalkylamine backbone.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in life science research as a standard or reagent for studying biological pathways and enzyme interactions.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or curing agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with enhanced properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenylbutylamine
CAS No.	38135-56-7
Molecular Formula	C10H15N
Molecular Weight	149.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Phenyl-1-butanamine; (±)-3-Phenylbutylamine; 1-Amino-3-phenylbutane; DL-3-Phenylbutylamine; Benzenebutanamine; 3-Phenylbutan-1-amine; β-Methylphenethylamine; 4-Phenyl-2-aminobutane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Phenylbutylamine is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric ratio (if applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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