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8.01546

Sigma-Aldrich

tert-Butylamine

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

tert-Butylamine, 2-Amino-2-methylpropane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CNH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
73.14
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
EC Index Number:
200-888-1
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

300 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

375 °C (DIN 51794)

potency

80 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

1.5-9.2 % (v/v)

pH

12 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

bp

44 °C

mp

-72 °C

transition temp

flash point -38 °C (DIN 51755 Part 1)

density

0.69 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C4H11N/c1-4(2,3)5/h5H2,1-3H3

InChI key

YBRBMKDOPFTVDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Synthesis of gold nanoparticles: tert-Butylamine is employed in a one-step synthesis process to create alkanethiyl-stabilized gold nanoparticles, offering precise control over core size and monolayer functionality, enhancing the potential for nanotechnology applications in electronics and catalysis (Kay et al., 2023).
  • Catalytic activity of silver nanoparticles: The compound facilitates the synthesis of mesoionic N-heterocyclic carbene-tethered silver nanoparticles, which exhibit enhanced stability and significant catalytic activity, crucial for chemical transformations and pharmaceutical synthesis (Nazemi et al., 2023).
  • Improving colloidal stability: tert-Butylamine is used to improve the colloidal stability of temperature-sensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) solutions, which are vital in biomedical applications such as drug delivery systems and tissue engineering scaffolds (Labuta et al., 2018).
  • Phosphate solubilisation: Research also includes its use in novel phosphate-solubilising bacteria isolated from sewage sludge, contributing to enhanced phosphate availability in environmental management and agriculture (Mo et al., 2019).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.692 - 0.694
Water (K. F.): ≤ 0.50 %
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

-36.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-38 °C - closed cup


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