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Dipropylamine Production

The method of preparing dipropylamine
If you want to make dipropylamine (Dipropylamine), there are various methods. In ancient times, you can take propanol and ammonia and combine them by catalysis. First prepare an appropriate amount of propanol, place it in a kettle, and add a suitable catalyst, such as metal oxides. Then pass ammonia, adjust the temperature to a suitable degree, between about one hundred and fifty degrees Celsius, and control the pressure at several atmospheres. The two then react. After a few hours, the hydroxyl groups of propanol and the hydrogen of ammonia are removed, and the water is combined, and the rest are connected to form dipropylamine.

There are also halogenated propane and ammonia as materials. Take halogenated propane, such as bromopropane or chloropropane, and place it in a solvent, such as ethanol or acetone, to increase its solubility and reactivity. Gradually enter ammonia into it, and there are bases such as sodium carbonate or potassium carbonate, which can promote the reaction. The halogen atom of halogenated propane combines with the hydrogen of ammonia to form ammonium halide, and the rest forms dipropylamine. After the reaction is completed, its impurities are removed by distillation, extraction, etc., to obtain pure dipropylamine.

When preparing, it is necessary to pay attention to the state of the reaction, control the temperature, pressure, and time, so that the reaction goes smoothly and the yield is excellent. And pay attention to safety. If the materials used are flammable or toxic, they should be handled according to regulations to avoid disasters. In this way, only good quality two-propylamine can be obtained for various purposes.