Description

3-Ethyl-3-Hexanamine is a branched-chain aliphatic amine with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure makes it valuable for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors where specific steric and electronic properties are required. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active ingredients, corrosion inhibitors, and specialty surfactants.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a sterically hindered amine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Serves as a precursor for high-performance corrosion inhibitors used in industrial cooling systems and oilfield applications.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Salt Production: Acts as a starting material for manufacturing specialty surfactants and biocides.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a catalyst or chain modifier in polymerization reactions for polyurethanes and epoxies.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in laboratories and R&D for nucleophilic substitution and reductive amination reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-3-Hexanamine
CAS No.	56667-17-5
Molecular Formula	C8H19N
Molecular Weight	129.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethylhexan-3-amine; 3-Amino-3-ethylhexane; N-Ethyl-3-hexanamine; 3-Ethyl-3-aminohexane; 3-Ethylhexylamine; 1,1-Diethylbutylamine; (C2H5)2C(NH2)C3H7
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Quality Control

Our 3-Ethyl-3-Hexanamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away 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%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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