Butylamine
| Formula: | C₄H₁₁N |
| CAS Number: | 109-73-9 |
| EC Number (EINECS): | 203-699-2 |
| HS Code: | 29211110 |
| UN Number: | 1125 |
| IUPAC Name: | Butan-1-amine |
| Also Known As: | n-Butylamine; 1-Aminobutane |
| Molecular Weight, g/mol: | 73.14 |
Typical Specifications
| Appearance: | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor: | Strong, fishy, ammonia-like |
| Melting Point, °C: | -49 |
| Boiling Point, °C: | 78–80 |
| Density, g/cm³ (at 20°C): | 0.739 |
| Flash Point, °C: | -7 (closed cup) |
| Refractive Index (20°C): | 1.387 |
| Solubility: | Miscible with water, alcohol, ether |
| pH (1% solution): | Strongly alkaline (~11–12) |
| Vapor Pressure (at 20°C): | ~120 mmHg |
| Purity, %: | ≥99 |
| Grades Available: | Technical, Industrial, High-Purity |
| Packaging: | 150kg steel drums, 1000kg IBC tanks, bulk |
Applications / Uses
Primary Applications
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Intermediate in manufacture of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and rubber chemicals
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Used in production of solvents, dyes, and emulsifiers
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Raw material for corrosion inhibitors
Secondary Applications
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Component in textile and leather treatment chemicals
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Used in fuel additives and flotation agents
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Laboratory reagent and chemical synthesis intermediate
End Industries Served: Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Rubber, Dyes & Pigments, Textiles, Leather, Oil & Gas, Specialty Chemicals
Safety & Handling Information
Hazard Class (GHS): Flammable liquid (Category 2), Acute Toxicity (Category 3), Skin Corrosive (Category 1B)
Hazard Statements (H-Codes):
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H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
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H301: Toxic if swallowed
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H311: Toxic in contact with skin
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H331: Toxic if inhaled
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H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):
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P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames
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P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection
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P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED – Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor
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P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN – Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water
Storage Conditions
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Store in cool, ventilated place, away from ignition sources
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Keep container tightly closed under inert gas (nitrogen)
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Protect from moisture and acids
Transport Information
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ADR/RID: Class 3 (Flammable Liquids), UN1125, PG II
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IMDG: Class 3, UN1125, PG II
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IATA: Class 3, UN1125, PG II
Regulatory Information
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REACH Status (EU): Registered
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FDA Approval: Not approved for food use
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ISO Certification: Available on request (ISO 9001 for manufacturing grade)
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Country Standards: Complies with technical specifications depending on grade