Description

2-Aminopentane is a versatile primary amine with a branched hydrocarbon chain, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality as a nucleophile and a base, enabling the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a pentylamine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its amine group facilitates the formation of amides and other derivatives.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as an effective component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial cooling and processing systems.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a curing agent or chain extender in epoxy resins and polyurethane systems, modifying flexibility and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for alkylation reactions, reductive amination, and as a precursor to various Schiff bases and complexes.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Salt Precursor: Used to synthesize cationic surfactants and biocides for industrial and institutional cleaning products.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Aminopentane
CAS No.	625-30-9
Molecular Formula	C5H13N
Molecular Weight	87.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylbutylamine; sec-Pentylamine; 2-Pentylamine; DL-2-Aminopentane; (±)-2-Aminopentane; 2-Pentanamine; Pentan-2-amine
EINECS	210-882-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Aminopentane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or titration and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity limits are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 and flammable nature, keep containers tightly sealed and grounded during handling. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.74 - 0.76
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.403 - 1.407

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