N-(N-Butyl)thiophosphoric Triamide
Product Description
N-(N-Butyl)thiophosphoric Triamide (NBPT) is a urease inhibitor used primarily in agricultural applications.
Product:
N-(N-Butyl)thiophosphoric Triamide
CAS:
94317-64-3
Synonym:
N-Butylthiophosphoric triamide; N-diaminophosphinothioylbutan-1-amine
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Density
1.171 g/cm3
Flash Point
96 °C
Melting point
56-58 °C
Molecular Weight
167.22
Purity
≥98%
Refractive index
1.549
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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N-(N-Butyl)thiophosphoric Triamide used in many
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N-(N-Butyl)thiophosphoric Triamide (NBPT) is a urease inhibitor used primarily in agricultural applications. Here are some of its uses:
- Agriculture: NBPT is widely used as a urease inhibitor in agriculture to reduce ammonia volatilization from urea-based fertilizers. This helps to increase nitrogen use efficiency, enhance crop yield, and minimize environmental impact.
- Soil Fertility: By slowing the hydrolysis of urea, NBPT helps to retain nitrogen in the soil for a longer period, improving soil fertility and providing a more consistent supply of nitrogen to plants.
- Environmental Protection: The use of NBPT reduces the emission of ammonia into the atmosphere, which helps to lower air pollution and the formation of secondary particulate matter, contributing to better air quality.
- Water Quality: By minimizing nitrogen loss through volatilization, NBPT helps to reduce nitrogen leaching into groundwater and surface water, protecting water quality and reducing the risk of eutrophication.
- Enhanced Crop Growth: NBPT improves the availability of nitrogen to plants, promoting healthier and more vigorous crop growth, leading to higher agricultural productivity.
- Cost Efficiency: The use of NBPT can reduce the amount of urea fertilizer required, lowering input costs for farmers and enhancing the economic sustainability of agricultural practices.