Aminobutanol is commonly used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals where it helps in synthesizing various active medicinal compounds. It is also applied in the manufacture of agrochemicals contributing to the development of pesticides and herbicides.

The main purpose of aminobutanol is to act as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. Its dual functional groups allow it to be used in building more complex molecules in pharmaceuticals and industrial chemistry.

Aminobutanol is a colorless hygroscopic liquid or low-melting solid depending on its isomeric form. It belongs to the class of amino alcohols which exhibit both basic and alcohol-like properties. Because of the presence of both functional groups it is highly reactive and can participate in a wide range of chemical reactions.