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N-(tert-Butyl)benzylamine

CAS 3378-72-1

Molecular structure of N-(tert-Butyl)benzylamine

CAS · 3378-72-1

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Product Overview

N-(tert-Butyl)benzylamine is a high-purity pharmaceutical-intermediates supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

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Product Specifications

Appearance: colorless to light yellow liquid
Purity: 98% min
Water: 0.5% max
Impurity: 1.0% max
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Applications

 

 

1. Organic Synthesis

Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.

Useful in Schiff base formation and N-alkylation reactions.

2. Pharmaceutical Research

Utilized in developing amine-containing drug scaffolds.

Can be modified to form bioactive compounds with CNS or antimicrobial activity.

3. Ligand/Protecting Group

Acts as a bulky amine ligand or as a protecting group for amines in organic synthesis due to the steric hindrance of the tert-butyl group.

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Benefits

✅ Sterically Hindered Amine

Provides selectivity and control in asymmetric synthesis and catalytic reactions.

✅ Versatile Intermediate

Its benzyl and tert-butyl groups make it an ideal building block for more complex molecules.

✅ Stable and Easily Handled

Liquid form allows for convenient use and storage in labs and manufacturing environments.

✅ Commercial Availability

Readily available and affordable, making it attractive for scale-up processes.

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Conclusion

N-(tert-Butyl)benzylamine (CAS 3378-72-1) is a valuable chemical intermediate used in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and materials science. Its structural features provide both reactivity and selectivity, making it suitable for the synthesis of advanced functional molecules.

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