Description

Isobutylamine is a versatile primary aliphatic amine with significant industrial utility. Its high reactivity as a nucleophile and strong basicity make it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing a wide range of chemical products. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and rubber chemical industries seeking to produce high-performance additives, active ingredients, and catalysts.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediates: A key building block for the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Rubber Chemicals: Serves as a precursor for vulcanization accelerators and other rubber processing aids.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: An effective component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial systems.
• Dyes and Pigments: Employed in the manufacture of certain colorants and photographic chemicals.
• Surfactants and Emulsifiers: Acts as a raw material for producing cationic surfactants used in various industries.
• Gas Treating Agent: Utilized in processes for the removal of acidic components like CO₂ and H₂S from gas streams.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for organic synthesis and catalyst development in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isobutylamine
CAS No.	78-81-9
Molecular Formula	C₄H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	73.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylpropylamine; 1-Amino-2-methylpropane; 2-Methyl-1-propanamine; Isobutyl amine; IBA; Monoisobutylamine; (CH₃)₂CHCH₂NH₂; 2-Methylpropylamine (IUPAC)
EINECS	201-145-4

Quality Control

Our Isobutylamine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting requirements of our industrial partners. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is supplied with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, ignition points, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile and flammable nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2 %
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.728 - 0.732
Boiling Point	68 - 69 °C
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.397 - 1.399

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