27644-32-2

Usage

Type of compound

Cyclic tertiary amine

Common uses

Building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals
Building block in the synthesis of agrochemicals
Building block in the synthesis of other fine chemicals

Potential applications

Corrosion inhibitor
Stabilizer in vinyl polymers
Precursor for the production of chiral catalysts

Utilization in manufacturing

Rubber chemicals
Surfactants

Significance in the chemical industry

Versatile properties and wide range of applications

InChI:InChI=1/C8H17N/c1-7-4-8(2)6-9(3)5-7/h7-8H,4-6H2,1-3H3

Upstream product

• 591-22-0 3,5-Lutidine 
• 67-56-1 methanol 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

HYDROGENATION PROCESS

A process for the production of heterocyclic quaternary ammonium salts or hydroxides is disclosed. The process comprises a continuous hydrogenation step, in which an unsaturated heterocyclic amine is reacted with hydrogen to form a saturated heterocyclic amine; a first continuous N-alkylation step, in which the saturated heterocyclic amine is alkylated to produce an intermediate saturated heterocyclic amine having an increased degree of substitution compared to the saturated heterocyclic amine; and one or more further N-alkylation steps in which the intermediate saturated heterocyclic amine is N-alkylated to the heterocyclic quaternary ammonium salt or hydroxide. A process of producing a saturated heterocyclic amineis also disclosed. The process comprises reacting an unsaturated heterocyclic amine with hydrogen in a vapour phase reaction at a pressure of not more than 70 bar and a temperature in the range of from 150°C to 350°C. A process of N-alkylating a saturated heterocyclic amine is also disclosed. The process comprises N-alkylating the saturated heterocyclic amine in a vapour phase reaction at a temperature of at least 2°C.