Butylamine is a colourless liquid which acquires a yellow colour upon storage in air. It is one of the four isomeric amines of butane. It is known to have the fishy, ammonia-like odor common to amines.
CAS No.
109-73-9
Formula
C4H11N
Molecular Mass
73.13680
Exact Mass
73.08910
PSA
26.02000
Logp
1.44550
IUPAC
butan-1-amine
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
−49 °C
Density
0.74 g/mL
Boiling Point
78 °C
Flash Point
30 °F
Appearance
N-butylamine appears as a clear colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor.