Description

4-Methylamino Butanol is a versatile amino alcohol intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, containing both a primary amino group and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable building block for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Key industries that utilize this compound include pharmaceutical manufacturing for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, agrochemical formulation, and polymer research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring amino alcohol functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a curing agent or chain extender in epoxy resins and polyurethane systems.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metal surfaces.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: Acts as a precursor for amphoteric or cationic surfactants used in personal care and industrial cleaning products.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the 4-(methylamino)butyl moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylamino Butanol
CAS No.	42042-68-2
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO
Molecular Weight	103.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylamino)-1-butanol; 4-(Methylamino)butan-1-ol; N-Methyl-4-aminobutanol; 1-Butanol, 4-(methylamino)-; 4-Methylaminobutanol; N-Methyl-1,4-butanediamine (Note: This is a common misnomer, the correct structure is the amino alcohol); 4-(N-Methylamino)butanol
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methylamino Butanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results for assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the specifications required for your synthetic applications.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.920 - 0.940
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460

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