Neopentylamine is an organic compound with the molecular formula (CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub>CCH<sub>2</sub>NH<sub>2</sub>. It is a colorless liquid. The molecule is the primary amine derivative of neopentane, (CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>4</sub>C.
Like most alkyl amines, it degrades slowly in air.
Neopentylamine is prepared by the reaction of neopentyl alcohol with ammonia in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst.
It is a common building block. For example, some experimental drugs incorporate this amine.