2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- AMP
- Isobutanolamine
- 2-Amino-2-Methylpropan-1-Ol
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol supplier for coatings, personal care and metalworking buyers in Malaysia. Sold as aminomethyl propanol under INCI, shortened to AMP in coatings work and occasionally listed as isobutanolamine (CAS 124-68-5), it is a hindered primary amino alcohol carrying one amine group and one hydroxyl group.
Two forms carry most of the trade. The 95% aqueous solution stays liquid at ambient temperature and is metered straight into waterborne batches, while the anhydrous grade is a low-melting solid that is warmed before transfer. Dilute solutions at a stated strength are also ordered for fluid and cleaner blending.
Paint, ink and resin buyers use 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol to set binder pH and to help stabilise pigment grinds, personal care formulators use it to neutralise carbomer thickeners, and fluid blenders use it for pH buffering and corrosion inhibition. It is a hindered amino alcohol rather than an ethanolamine or an isopropanolamine, and those amines are ordered under their own names.
State the form, strength, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Pack format, documentation and delivery arrangements are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 124-68-5
- Formula
- C4H11NO
- Grade
- 95% aqueous solution, anhydrous, dilute aqueous solution
- Appearance
- clear colourless liquid as the aqueous solution; white low-melting solid when anhydrous
2-Amino-2-Methyl-1-Propanol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% aqueous 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol | clear colourless aqueous liquid | nominal 95%, balance water | pH neutralisation and pigment co-dispersant duty in waterborne paints, primers, printing inks and resin dispersions, where the amine has to be pumped and dosed cold without melting equipment. | Drum, pail or IBC, with the pack format confirmed with the quotation. |
| Anhydrous 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol | white low-melting waxy solid | — | Oxazolidine and other derivative synthesis, and formulation work where water cannot be carried into the batch and the charge is warmed before dosing. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Aminomethyl propanol solution at a stated strength | clear aqueous solution | — | Metalworking fluid, coolant and industrial cleaner blending where the amine is dosed dilute and the working concentration is written into the recipe rather than adjusted at the mixer. | Drum or IBC, with the pack format confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol from ChemTrade
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear colourless liquid as the aqueous solution; white low-melting solid in the anhydrous grade | — |
| CAS number | 124-68-5 | — |
| Molecular formula | C4H11NO | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 89 g/mol | — |
| Chemical character | hindered primary alkanolamine carrying one primary amine group and one primary hydroxyl group on a branched four-carbon skeleton | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water; soluble in alcohols | — |
| Handling state | the anhydrous grade is a low-melting solid that needs warming before transfer, while the aqueous solution stays liquid at ambient temperature | — |
| Common grade checks | amino alcohol content, water content, colour and appearance according to the grade and the receiving process | — |
2-Amino-2-Methyl-1-Propanol applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from acids and strong oxidising agents. The anhydrous grade is hygroscopic and picks up moisture and carbon dioxide from open air, so keep containers closed between draws. Use gloves and eye protection and follow the safety information supplied with the grade quoted.
Common questions about 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol
Is 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol the same as aminomethyl propanol?
Yes. Aminomethyl propanol is the INCI name for the same molecule, AMP is the shorthand used in coatings work, and isobutanolamine is an older synonym. All of them describe CAS 124-68-5, so quote whichever name appears on your specification.
What is the difference between 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol and the ethanolamines?
They are separate chemicals. This one is a branched amino alcohol with a single primary amine on a quaternary carbon, whereas monoethanolamine, diethanolamine and triethanolamine are straight-chain ethanolamines with their own CAS numbers, odour and process behaviour. Order the amine your formulation names by name rather than swapping one for another.
Should I order the 95% aqueous solution or the anhydrous grade?
The 95% solution is liquid at ambient temperature and suits plants that pump and meter the amine directly into a waterborne batch. The anhydrous grade is a low-melting solid, needs warming to transfer, and is chosen when the extra water would upset the chemistry. Tell us which handling setup you run.
What does AMP do in a waterborne coating?
It neutralises the acid groups on acrylic and styrene-acrylic resins so the binder reaches and holds its working pH, and it also helps stabilise pigment dispersions during the grind. Formulators reach for it where a volatile amine base is wanted instead of a fixed alkali that stays in the dried film.
Is 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol used in personal care formulations?
Yes, under the INCI name aminomethyl propanol. It is used as a pH adjuster and as the neutraliser that thickens carbomer and acrylate gels, and it appears in lotion, cream and sunscreen bases. Describe the formulation and the documentation you need when you enquire.
What information should an enquiry for a quotation include?
Give the strength or grade, the application, any target specification you already work to, the quantity per shipment and the delivery location. Add preferred pack format and documentation requirements so the quotation covers the whole requirement rather than the price alone.