2amino2methylpropane
2-amino-2-methylpropane, also known as tert-butylamine, is a primary amine with the chemical formula C4H11N. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a characteristic ammonia-like odor. This compound is a structural isomer of other butylamines, differing in the placement of the amino group and the branching of the carbon chain. Its structure features a central carbon atom bonded to three methyl groups and an amino group, giving it a bulky tertiary alkyl group.
Tert-butylamine is soluble in water and many organic solvents. It is a moderately strong base due to
Industrially, tert-butylamine is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals. These include pharmaceuticals,