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N-Methylisopropylamine
Synonyms: N-Isopropylmethylamine
2-methylaminopropane
Molecular Formula: C4H11N
Cas No.: 4747-21-1
Structural formula:
N-Methylisopropylamine is a colorless, transparent liquid with strong alkalinity and an ammonia-like pungent odor. It is volatile and miscible with water, alcohols, ethers, benzene, and many other organic solvents. Belonging to the aliphatic secondary amine group, it is chemically reactive and readily reacts with acids, halogenated hydrocarbons, and carbonyl compounds, making it an important intermediate between organic bases and amines.
Application:
Pharmaceutical intermediates: Primarily used in the synthesis of antihistamines, antidepressants, cardiovascular drugs, and anesthetics. They are key amination reagents in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as intermediates for the preparation of antiarrhythmic and anti-allergy drugs.
Agrochemicals and fine chemicals: Used as intermediates in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides; also used in the synthesis of dyes, rubber additives, metal corrosion inhibitors, and ion exchange resins.
Organic synthesis and catalysts: Used as basic catalysts, acid-binding agents, and alkylating agents in organic synthesis; used in the preparation of quaternary ammonium salts, surfactants, and water treatment agents; also used in the synthesis of electronic chemicals and photoresist additives.
