Dibutylamine

• N- butyl-1- butanamine
• Di -n-butylamine
• DNBA

Colorless flammable liquid with ammoniacal odor

Liquid

0.76 g · cm -3

-51.1 ° C

161 ° C

2.7 hPa (at 20 ° C)

Poorly in water ( 4.1 g · l at 25 ° C)

1.417 (20 ° C)

Attention

189 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)

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Dibutylamine is a chemical compound selected from the group of amines, which finds many uses in the chemical industry.

Production and representation

Dibutylamine is prepared by high pressure synthesis of 1- butanol and ammonia.

Use

Dibutylamine is used as a

• Vulcanization accelerator and catalyst
• Intermediate for the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals and corrosion protection materials, and pesticides and other chemicals

Safety

Dibutyl amine reacts highly exothermically with acids. Its vapors are heavier than air.