3methylbutylamine
3-Methylbutylamine, also known as isoamylamine, is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH3)2CHCH2CH2NH2. It is a primary amine and a derivative of pentylamine, where a methyl group is attached to the third carbon atom of the butyl chain. At room temperature, it is a colorless liquid with a characteristic amine odor.
This compound can be synthesized through various chemical reactions, including the reductive amination of 3-methylbutanal or
3-Methylbutylamine finds applications as an intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds. It is used