Description

Triisopentylamine is a high-purity tertiary aliphatic amine with the CAS number 645-41-0. It serves as a versatile intermediate and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. This compound is particularly valuable for industries requiring a sterically hindered amine base or a precursor for quaternary ammonium compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and corrosion inhibitors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Catalyst & Base: Acts as a non-nucleophilic base in organic reactions, including alkylations and deprotonations, where steric hindrance is beneficial.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: A vital raw material for manufacturing quaternary ammonium salts used in fuel and lubricant additives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Functions as a curing agent, catalyst, or chain terminator in epoxy and polyurethane systems.
• Ion-Pairing Agent: Utilized in analytical chemistry and separation processes, such as chromatography.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty surfactants used in industrial and formulation chemistry.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triisopentylamine
CAS No.	645-41-0
Molecular Formula	C15H33N
Molecular Weight	227.43 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Diisopentylisopentylamine; N,N-Bis(3-methylbutyl)-3-methylbutan-1-amine; TIPA; Triisoamylamine; 3-Methyl-N,N-bis(3-methylbutyl)butan-1-amine; Diisoamylisopentylamine; 1-Butanamine, 3-methyl-N,N-bis(3-methylbutyl)-
EINECS	211-462-5

Quality Control

Our Triisopentylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 nature, keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	0.78 - 0.80 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.435

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