N-butylamine appears as a clear colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Flash point 10°F. Less dense (6.2 lb / gal) than water. Vapors heavier than air. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion.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.Butan-1-amine is a primary aliphatic amine that is butane substituted by an amino group at position 1

1. Used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, dyes, pesticides, emulsifiers, preservatives, petroleum product additives, flotation agents, special soaps, etc. Also used in the rubber industry and color photography industry.

2. Used in the preparation of insecticides, herbicides and drugs for the treatment of diabetes.

3. Used as an emulsifier, intermediate for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, insecticides, rubber products, dyes, and as a chemical reagent.