Description

Dibutylamine Hydroiodide is a quaternary ammonium salt formed from dibutylamine and hydroiodic acid. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and reagent in advanced organic synthesis, particularly valued for its role in introducing iodine or the dibutylamino moiety into target molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical sectors, where it is used in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and other functional organic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in alkylation and quaternization reactions to introduce the dibutylamino functional group.
• Iodination Agent: Serves as a source of iodide in various organic transformations and iodination processes.
• Liquid Crystal Manufacturing: Employed in the production of precursors for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Catalyst and Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions in multi-phase systems in specialty chemical production.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and novel compound synthesis.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty formulations for industrial corrosion protection.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a modifier or curing agent in the synthesis of specific functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibutylamine Hydroiodide
CAS No.	79886-80-9
Molecular Formula	C8H20IN
Molecular Weight	257.16 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dibutylamine Hydroiodide; Dibutylammonium Iodide; Hydroiodic Acid Dibutylamine Salt; Di-n-butylamine Hydroiodide; 1-Butanamine, N-Butyl-, Hydroiodide; DBU Hydroiodide (context-specific); DBA-HI
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dibutylamine Hydroiodide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for synthetic intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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