Description

2-Aminooctane is a versatile primary aliphatic amine with an eight-carbon chain, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality as both a nucleophile and a base, enabling the creation of complex molecules for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a lipophilic amine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its alkyl chain influences bioavailability and activity.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as an effective component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial processes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed as a curing agent for epoxy resins or as a monomer to introduce amine functionality into polymers, altering their physical and chemical properties.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Precursor: Serves as a raw material for the manufacture of cationic surfactants used in various industrial and cleaning applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in laboratories for alkylation reactions, reductive amination, and as a ligand in catalyst systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Aminooctane
CAS No.	693-16-3
Molecular Formula	C8H19N
Molecular Weight	129.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylheptylamine; Octylamine, 2-; 2-Octylamine; (±)-2-Aminooctane; DL-2-Aminooctane; 2-Octanamine; sec-Octylamine; 1-Amino-2-methylheptane
EINECS	211-750-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Aminooctane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 when not in use 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%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.775 - 0.785
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.422 - 1.426

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