Description

N,n-Diisopropylbutylamine is a versatile tertiary aliphatic amine characterized by its branched alkyl chain structure. This compound is valued for its strong basicity and utility as a key intermediate and catalyst in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and R&D chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly as a building block for molecules requiring a bulky amine moiety.
• Catalyst & Reagent: Acts as a non-nucleophilic base in deprotonation reactions and as a catalyst in various organic transformations, such as condensations and polymerizations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into formulations for metalworking fluids and industrial coatings to provide alkaline reserve and inhibit acid corrosion.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Employed as a curing agent or catalyst in the production of epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and scale-up processes in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Salt Precursor: Used to synthesize cationic surfactants and quaternary ammonium compounds for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Diisopropylbutylamine
CAS No.	41781-44-6
Molecular Formula	C10H23N
Molecular Weight	157.30 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Butyl-N,N-diisopropylamine; Diisopropylbutylamine; N,N-Diisopropylbutylamine; Butyldiisopropylamine; N-Butyldiisopropylamine; 1-Butyl-N,N-diisopropylamine; N-Butyl-N,N-bis(1-methylethyl)amine; N,N-Bis(1-methylethyl)-1-butanamine
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Quality Control

Our N,n-Diisopropylbutylamine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration methods, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	~0.78 g/mL
Boiling Point	~180-185°C
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.425 - 1.430

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