- ▸ Rubber chemicals: Intermediate for rubber accelerators and vulcanizing agents.
- ▸ Agrochemicals: Building block for fungicides and other agrochemicals.
- ▸ Dyes & intermediates: Intermediate for dyes, UV absorbers, and emulsifiers.
- ▸ Tanning agents: Intermediate for synthetic tanning agents.
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n-Butylamine (CAS 109-73-9) is a primary aliphatic amine — a clear, flammable, strongly basic liquid with the characteristic amine/ammoniacal odor. It is a high-volume chemical building block: a reactant and intermediate for rubber accelerators, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, emulsifiers and corrosion inhibitors, and a base/pH adjuster. Identity: PubChem.
What is n-butylamine?
n-Butylamine is CH3(CH2)3NH2, a primary amine that is a strong base and a good nucleophile. Those properties make it a versatile reactive intermediate rather than an end-use product. It is volatile, flammable and corrosive, and is handled and shipped accordingly.
Applications by sector
n-Butylamine is almost entirely a chemical intermediate: a feedstock for rubber vulcanization accelerators (thiazoles and sulfenamides), for agrochemicals (herbicides and fungicides), pharmaceuticals, dyes and dye intermediates, emulsifiers and surfactants, and corrosion inhibitors. It is also used as a base and pH adjuster and as an intermediate for N-butyl derivatives. Use is defined by the downstream synthesis; specify grade and purity.
Forms and grades
Supplied as a liquid (anhydrous); confirm assay and grade on the RFQ. The CoA documents the lot. Related amines: dimethylamine, DEAPA.
Handling, hazards and documentation
n-Butylamine is highly flammable, corrosive and toxic, with a low flash point and a strong odor; it requires trained handling, vapor control, compatible materials and grounding per the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Each lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and transports under hazardous-materials rules.
Bulk supply and RFQ
RawSource supplies n-butylamine in bulk to chemical-synthesis, rubber, agrochemical and pharmaceutical buyers, with CoA and SDS per lot, under HazMat transport. Submit an RFQ with your grade and target quantity.
Typical Properties
Typical reference values, not a specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot governs.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | n-Butylamine |
| CAS Number | 109-73-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H11N |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid; amine odor |
| Solubility | Miscible with water and organics |
| Character | Primary amine; strong base; reactive intermediate |
| Hazard / handling | Highly flammable, corrosive, toxic — refer to the current SDS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is n-butylamine used for?
n-Butylamine (CAS 109-73-9) is a primary-amine chemical intermediate for rubber accelerators, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, emulsifiers and corrosion inhibitors, and it is used as a base and pH adjuster.
Is n-butylamine hazardous?
Yes — it is highly flammable, corrosive and toxic, with a low flash point and strong odor. It requires trained handling, vapor control and compatible materials per the SDS and ships under hazardous-materials rules.
What is the CAS and formula of n-butylamine?
It is CAS 109-73-9 (PubChem CID 8007), molecular formula C4H11N. The CoA documents assay and grade.
How is bulk n-butylamine supplied and quoted?
RawSource supplies it as an anhydrous liquid in bulk with CoA and SDS per lot, under HazMat transport. Pricing is quote-based on grade and volume; submit an RFQ with your target quantity.
Disclaimer. Information on this page — including chemical properties, identifiers, hazard, transport (DOT/UN) and tariff (HS) classifications, and applications — is provided for general reference and is compiled from authoritative public sources (e.g. PubChem). Values are typical and are not a guaranteed specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot you purchase governs. Products are sold for industrial and professional use only. Nothing here is a medical, health, or efficacy claim, or advice. Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, storage, transport or disposal, and confirm regulatory status, classification and suitability for your application and jurisdiction. Hazard, transport and tariff classifications must be verified for your specific shipment. RawSource makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for use of this information.