Mono-n-Butylamine is a clear, colorless, strongly alkaline liquid with a characteristic amine odor. It is a primary aliphatic amine featuring a straight butyl chain attached to an amino group, making it a reactive and versatile intermediate in both organic and industrial chemistry.
This compound is used extensively as a building block in the production of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber accelerators, and dyes. It serves as a key intermediate for manufacturing flotation agents in mining and corrosion inhibitors in metalworking fluids. Mono-n-Butylamine is also used in the synthesis of emulsifiers, surfactants, and textile softeners, thanks to its solubility in water and organic solvents and its ability to modify surface and chemical properties.