N,N-Dimethylbutylamine
Description
N,N-Dimethylbutylamine (CAS 927-62-8), commonly abbreviated as DMBA, is a tertiary aliphatic amine used across chemical manufacturing as a catalyst, pH regulator, and solvent carrier.
Its reactivity profile makes it a practical building block and process chemical in synthesis-driven industries. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, DMBA functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients.
It also serves as a neutralizing agent in salt formation steps. Polymer and resin producers use it as a catalyst in polyurethane and epoxy cure systems, where controlled amine activity influences reaction rates.
In agrochemical formulation, it supports the production of herbicide and pesticide intermediates requiring a tertiary amine base. Water treatment chemical manufacturers also employ DMBA as a pH-buffering agent.
This chemical is essential in process streams requiring stable alkalinity control. N,N-Dimethylbutylamine is supplied as a clear liquid, typically in drums and IBC containers suited for industrial volumes.
It is available in technical grade for industrial synthesis and catalysis applications. Pharmaceutical-grade supply is obtainable from select manufacturers where documented purity specifications are required.
Batch traceability is maintained for GMP-compliant processes. This ensures that the material meets the rigorous standards necessary for high-stakes chemical manufacturing and pharmaceutical development.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -60 °C |
| Boiling Point | 95.0 °C |
| Density | 0.72 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 25 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | ammonia-like odor |
| Form | clear liquid |
| Water Solubility | 3.4 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 67hPa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.398(lit.) |
| Log P | 0.5 at 25℃ |
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Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29211990 |
| UN Number | 2733 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Documentation
Other Names
1-(n,n-dimethylamino)butane|N,n-dimethylbutan-1-amine|DMBA
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