Description

N,N-Dimethyl-tert-butylamine is a versatile tertiary amine characterized by its sterically hindered structure. This compound is a crucial intermediate and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its strong basicity and nucleophilic properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for processes requiring a non-nucleophilic base or a specialty building block.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate and a base catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for reactions sensitive to over-alkylation.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the production of polyurethanes, epoxies, and other specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a strong, sterically hindered base in deprotonation reactions and for the generation of specialized anions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial systems.
• Gas Treating Agent: Utilized in processes for the removal of acidic gases, such as CO2 and H2S, from natural gas streams.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N-Dimethyl-tert-butylamine
CAS No.	918-02-5
Molecular Formula	C6H15N
Molecular Weight	101.19 g/mol
Synonyms	DTB; DTBA; N,N-Dimethyl-tert-butylamine; 2,2-Dimethyl-N,N-dimethylpropanamine; tert-Butyldimethylamine; N-tert-Butyl-N,N-dimethylamine; N,N-Dimethyl-2-methyl-2-propanamine; 1,1-Dimethylethyl(dimethyl)amine
EINECS	213-048-8

Quality Control

Our N,N-Dimethyl-tert-butylamine is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and identity verification, to ensure it meets exacting specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

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 nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2°C to 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	0.74 - 0.76 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 85 - 87 °C

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