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Dibutylamine

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Dibutylamine, N-Butyl-1-butanamine

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Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2CH2CH2)2NH
CAS Number:
111-92-2
Molecular Weight:
129.24
MDL number:
MFCD00009429
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
EC Index Number:
203-921-8
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

2.3 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

260 °C (DIN 51794)

potency

189 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
770 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

0.6-6.8 % (v/v)

pH

11.1 (20 °C, 1 g/L in H2O)

bp

160 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-62 °C

transition temp

flash point 39 °C (DIN 51755 Part 1)

density

0.76 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H19N/c1-3-5-7-9-8-6-4-2/h9H,3-8H2,1-2H3

InChI key

JQVDAXLFBXTEQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Paper Title: APPLICATION OF PHASE-TRANSFER CATALYSIS TO THE REACTION OF ACRYLAMIDE WITH DIBUTYLAMINE IN WATER–HEPTANE SYSTEM Description of application: Explores the kinetics of acrylamide and dibutylamine reactions using phase-transfer catalysis, relevant for chemical engineering studies. (GS Simonian, 2014).
  • Paper Title: Kinetic Study of the Acylation Reaction of Dibutylcarbamyl Chloride and Dibutylamine Description of application: Details the kinetics of dibutylcarbamyl chloride and dibutylamine in producing tetrabutylurea, useful in industrial applications. (YB Zhou et al., 2023).
  • Paper Title: Dibutylamine (DBA): A highly efficient catalyst for the synthesis of pyrano pyrimidine derivatives in aqueous media Description of application: Discusses the catalytic role of dibutylamine in synthesizing pharmacologically relevant compounds. (AR Bhat et al., 2016).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.758 - 0.760
Water (K. F.): ≤ 0.30 %
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H302,H311,H314,H330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1A

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

104.9 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

40.5 °C - closed cup

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