Alkyl Amines Chemicals

What Alkyl Amines Chemicals does

Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited (AACL), founded in 1979 and headquartered in Navi Mumbai, India, is a specialty chemical manufacturer of aliphatic amines, amine derivatives, and specialty chemicals. The company operates more than 20 individual production plants across six manufacturing sites in Maharashtra (Patalganga, Kurkumbh, Bhoom, Manwath) and Gujarat (Dahej, Talegadh), covering over 110 acres. Its product portfolio spans 100+ chemicals organized into three categories: aliphatic amines (methylamines, ethylamines, propylamines, butylamines, cyclohexylamines, ethylhexylamines, furfurylamine), amine derivatives (hydrochloride salts including DMAHCL, DEAHCL, TEAHCL, and specialty derivatives such as DMAPA, DIPEA, DEHA, DEET), and specialty chemicals including acetonitrile, DBU, diethylketone (DEK), and the ALCHAN corrosion inhibitor series. AACL is a global leader in synthetic acetonitrile, DEHA, DMAHCL, and triethylamine, and the sole global producer of several specialty amines. Manufacturing is supported by 14 distinct technical processes including reductive amination, vapor phase amination, high pressure hydrogenation, and peroxide oxidation, with a DSIR-approved R&D and pilot plant facility at Hadapsar, Pune enabling scale-up from gram to commercial volumes.

AACL's customers are enterprise buyers in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, water treatment, rubber chemical, dyes/textile, and surfactant industries, with pharmaceutical and agrochemical as primary verticals. Pharmaceutical applications include peptide therapeutics, APIs, metformin, ranitidine, antihypertensives (sartans), and antiretrovirals; agrochemical customers use amines for herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and crop protection chemicals. The company serves customers across 50+ countries via direct B2B export sales with technical engagement, including pharmaceutical companies in India, Europe, and the United States.

AACL generates revenue from one-time product sales of specialty chemicals through B2B direct sales engagement, with customized quote-based pricing tied to volume, specifications, and long-term contracts. Public disclosures report FY2026 (ending March 2026) revenue of Rs 1,535.85 crore and net profit of Rs 180 crore, against Rs 186.11 crore in the prior year. The company is publicly listed on BSE and NSE under the ticker ALKYLAMINE, is controlled by the founding Kothari family with Yogesh M. Kothari serving as Chairman and Managing Director since 1979, and has no disclosed subsidiaries. Backward integration includes captive hydrogen plants, captive solar power at three sites, and multi-plant production enabling supply chain de-risking for customers.

Name

Alkyl Amines Chemicals

Legal name

Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited

Website

https://alkylamines.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Alkyl Amines Chemicals, founded 1979, is India's largest specialty amine manufacturer, leading globally in synthetic acetonitrile, DEHA, DMAHCL, and triethylamine. It produces 100+ amines, derivatives, and specialty chemicals via 20+ plants, serving pharmaceutical, agrochemical, water treatment, and rubber industries across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (32519), All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (325199), Surface Active Agent Manufacturing (325613)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Surfactants & Performance Additives (IMAEABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN), Commodity Organic Chemicals (Solvents & Intermediates) (IMAEAAAB)

Keywords

• Specialty amine manufacturing
• Aliphatic amines production
• Amine derivatives chemicals
• Pharmaceutical chemical intermediates
• Agrochemical amine supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemicals Sales: Manufacture and sale of aliphatic amines, amine derivatives, and specialty chemicals to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and industrial customers globally. Revenue derived from product sales across 100+ chemical products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited manufactures and sells aliphatic amines, amine derivatives, and specialty chemicals (over 100 products) for the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, water treatment, rubber chemical, surfactant, and dye industries. The company's product portfolio spans methylamines, ethylamines, propylamines, butylamines, cyclohexylamines, ethylhexylamines, furfurylamine, hydrochloride salts, and niche molecules such as acetonitrile, DBU, DEK, and ALCHAN corrosion inhibitors. Production is conducted across 20+ plants at six manufacturing sites in Maharashtra and Gujarat, with global distribution to 50+ countries.

Product overview

Alkyl Amines Chemicals Limited (AACL) is a specialty chemical manufacturer offering over 100 products across three core product categories: Aliphatic Amines, Amine Derivatives, and Specialty Chemicals. The Aliphatic Amines portfolio includes methylamines (MMA, DMA, TMA), ethylamines (MEA, DEA, TEA), propylamines, isopropylamines, butylamines, cyclohexylamines, and ethylhexylamines. The Amine Derivatives category includes hydrochloride salts (DMAHCL, DEAHCL, TEAHCL) and specialty derivatives (DMAPA, DIPEA, DEHA, DEET, DEPA). Specialty Chemicals encompass acetonitrile, DBU, diethylketone, ALCHAN corrosion inhibitors, and other niche chemical products. The company serves pharmaceutical, agrochemical, water treatment, rubber chemical, and various other industries globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aliphatic Amines Core product category of ammonia derivatives where hydrogen atoms are replaced by alkyl groups. Includes methylamines, ethylamines, propylamines, butylamines, cyclohexylamines, ethylhexylamines, and furfurylamine. Supplied to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and industrial customers globally.
• Amine Derivatives Organic compounds formed by reacting aliphatic amines with other organic or inorganic molecules. Includes hydrochloride salts (DMAHCL, DEAHCL, TEAHCL) and specialty derivatives (DMAPA, DIPEA, DEHA, DEET, DEPA). Used as pharmaceutical intermediates and in personal care, agrochemicals, and industrial applications.
• Specialty Chemicals Organic molecules used in niche industries including acetonitrile, DBU, diethylketone, ALCHAN corrosion inhibitors, and other specialty amines. Used as solvents, catalysts, intermediates, and corrosion inhibitors across life sciences, petrochemicals, and electronics.
• Methylamines Product line comprising Monomethylamine (MMA), Dimethylamine (DMA), and Trimethylamine (TMA) in anhydrous and aqueous solutions (various concentrations). Supplied to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, rubber, and dye manufacturers.
• Ethylamines Product line including Monoethylamine (MEA), Diethylamine (DEA), and Triethylamine (TEA). Used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and chemical synthesis. The company is a global leader in triethylamine.
• Acetonitrile Simplest organic nitrile (MeCN / methyl cyanide) used as a solvent in life sciences, petrochemicals, and purification of biologics. The company is a global leader in synthetic acetonitrile.
• Diethylhydroxylamine (DEHA) Used in boiler water treatment as oxygen scavenger, as polymerization inhibitor for olefins and styrene, and in photographic chemicals. Available as 85% or 98% solution. The company is a global leader in DEHA production.
• Dimethylamine Hydrochloride (DMAHCL) Salt formed by reaction of dimethylamine and hydrochloric acid. Key ingredient in anti-diabetic drug Metformin HCL and used in manufacture of Ranitidine, Metformin, and Tramadol.
• 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]Undec-7-ene (DBU) Amidine compound used in organic synthesis as catalyst, complexing ligand, and non-nucleophilic base. Also used as curing agent for epoxy and in pharmaceutical preparations.
• ALCHAN 100 Colorless crystalline vapor phase corrosion inhibitor (VPI) for rust retardation in ferrous metals, providing protection during storage and transit.
• ALCHAN 300 Brown viscous corrosion inhibiting oil that forms protective film on ferrous metals against atmospheric corrosion, providing 6-8 months protection at ambient temperature.
• Diethylketone (DEK) / 3-Pentanone Clear colorless liquid mainly used as intermediate for manufacturing agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, and in manufacture of antioxidants and vasodilators.
• Diethyl Toluamide (DEET) One of the world's safest and most effective insect repellents, effective against mosquitoes, sand flies, gnats, and ticks.
• Tetramethyl Ethylenediamine (TMEDA) Colorless liquid used as ligand for metal ions and with ammonium persulfate to catalyze polymerization of acrylamide in polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
• Diisopropyl Ethylamine (DIPEA) Used in manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations including antibiotics, antihistamines, anti-diabetics, antibacterials, and anti-cancer drugs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ products based on key technology strengths
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves28 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indo Amines: Indian specialty chemical company producing aliphatic amines, amine derivatives, and fine chemicals for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to AACL in the domestic Indian amine market with similar B2B specialty chemicals model.
• Balaji Amines: India-based manufacturer of aliphatic amines, specialty amines, and amine derivatives serving pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and industrial customers. Closest direct domestic peer to AACL in product portfolio, customer base, and Indian manufacturing footprint.
• Amines & Plasticizers Ltd: Indian manufacturer of aliphatic amines, ethylene oxide derivatives, and specialty chemicals serving similar pharmaceutical and industrial customers. Direct competitor with overlapping product range in amines and amine derivatives.

Regional players

• Luxi Chemical: Chinese chemical manufacturer producing organic intermediates including amines and specialty chemicals. Regional peer operating primarily in Asian markets with cost-competitive capacity that pressures global amine pricing.
• Shandong Iro Amine: Chinese amine manufacturer producing methylamines, ethylamines, and specialty amines primarily for Asian markets. Regional peer with significant amine capacity that competes with AACL in global export markets, particularly relevant given anti-dumping dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Huntsman Corporation: US-based chemical manufacturer producing amines and specialty chemicals for industrial and consumer applications. Competes with AACL in specialty amines as part of a broader performance products and advanced materials portfolio.
• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals company with significant amines and amino acid production capabilities. Competes with AACL in specialty amines for pharmaceutical and industrial applications as part of broader specialty chemicals operations.
• BASF: Global chemical giant with extensive amines and specialty chemicals portfolio serving pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and industrial customers worldwide. Broad incumbent competitor offering overlapping amine chemistry as part of a much wider chemical portfolio.
• Dow Chemical: Major global chemical manufacturer with significant amines and specialty chemical production. Competes with AACL in certain commodity and specialty amines but as part of a much broader chemical and materials portfolio.
• Eastman Chemical: US-based specialty chemical company producing amines, solvents, and intermediates for pharmaceutical and industrial markets. Overlaps with AACL in certain specialty amines and acetonitrile as part of a diversified specialty chemicals portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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