Description

Butyl (Dimethylamino)Methyl Ether is a specialized tertiary amine ether used as a versatile catalyst and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure provides excellent reactivity control, making it a critical component for achieving high yields and selectivity in demanding processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking efficient and reliable synthetic pathways.

Application

• Polyurethane Catalyst: Acts as a highly effective blowing and gelling catalyst for flexible polyurethane foams, providing balanced reaction profiles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring tertiary amine functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the production of pesticides and herbicides as an intermediate for introducing the dimethylaminomethyl ether group.
• Epoxy Resin Curing Agent: Functions as a latent curing agent or accelerator for epoxy resin systems in coatings and composites.
• Organic Synthesis Catalyst: Employed as a base catalyst in various organic reactions, including alkylations, acylations, and condensations.
• Crosslinking Agent: Used in the production of specialty polymers and resins where it acts as a crosslinker or modifier.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl (Dimethylamino)Methyl Ether
CAS No.	56275-84-4
Molecular Formula	C7H17NO
Molecular Weight	131.22 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethylaminomethyl Butyl Ether; Butyl(dimethylamino)methanol; 1-Butoxy-N,N-dimethylmethanamine; BDMAE; Dimethylaminomethyl Butyl Ether; (Dimethylamino)methanol Butyl Ether; N-Butyl-N-(dimethylamino)methanol; Tertiary Amine Ether Catalyst
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Quality Control

Our Butyl (Dimethylamino)Methyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, water content, and impurity profiles is 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.415 - 1.425
Density (20°C)	0.82 - 0.86 g/mL

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