Description

1,2-Diaminobutane (CAS NO 4426-48-6) is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring two primary amine groups on adjacent carbon atoms, making it a valuable building block in chemical synthesis. Its reactivity as a diamine is crucial for creating polymers, chelating agents, and pharmaceutical intermediates. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new products or enhance material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs requiring a butyl diamine backbone.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Serves as a monomer or curing agent in the manufacture of polyamides, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, contributing to material toughness and thermal stability.
• Chelating Agent Synthesis: A key precursor for producing ligands and chelating agents used in water treatment, metal purification, and catalysis.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Used in formulations to protect metal surfaces in industrial cooling systems and pipelines.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, including ring-closure reactions and the preparation of heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Diaminobutane
CAS No.	4426-48-6
Molecular Formula	C4H12N2
Molecular Weight	88.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Butane-1,2-diamine; 1,2-Butanediamine; 1,2-DAB; DL-1,2-Diaminobutane; (±)-1,2-Diaminobutane; 2-Aminobutylamine; NSC 60529
EINECS	224-598-7

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Diaminobutane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results from GC, titration, and other relevant methods is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and strong alkaline nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and stored separately from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.85 - 0.87
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.433 - 1.437

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