Description

Butane-2-Imine is a versatile organic intermediate of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique imine functional group makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex nitrogen-containing molecules. This compound is particularly sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for nitrogen-heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific imine chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where the imine group is integral to the final product's properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butane-2-Imine
CAS No.	53626-93-0
Molecular Formula	C4H9N
Molecular Weight	71.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butanimine; Butan-2-imine; N-(1-Methylpropylidene)amine; 2-Butanone imine; Methyl ethyl ketimine; MEK imine; 1-Methylpropylideneamine; 2-Iminobutane
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Quality Control

Our Butane-2-Imine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR to verify identity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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