Description

N,n-Dimethyloctadecylamine Hydrochloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt intermediate, valued for its cationic surfactant properties and role as a key building block in specialty chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial importance lies in its ability to impart antistatic, emulsifying, and conditioning characteristics to final formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, textile auxiliaries, and agrochemical industries seeking to develop high-performance products.

Application

• Surfactant Intermediate: A crucial precursor for the synthesis of cationic and amphoteric surfactants used in fabric softeners, hair conditioners, and industrial cleaners.
• Personal Care Formulations: Serves as a key ingredient in hair conditioners and skin care products, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used in the production of textile softeners and antistatic agents to improve fabric hand feel and processing.
• Agrochemical Emulsifiers: Acts as an emulsifier and dispersant component in pesticide and herbicide formulations.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Employed as an intermediate in the manufacture of corrosion inhibitors for industrial water treatment and oilfield applications.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Functions as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions where solubility between phases is a challenge.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Dimethyloctadecylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1613-17-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₄ClN
Molecular Weight	334.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylstearylamine Hydrochloride; Stearyl Dimethylamine Hydrochloride; Octadecyl Dimethylamine Hydrochloride; N,N-Dimethyl-1-octadecanamine Hydrochloride; N,N-Dimethyloctadecylamine HCl; Dimethyloctadecylammonium Chloride; Armeen® DM18D HCl; Adogen® 432-CH
EINECS	216-560-5

Quality Control

Our N,n-Dimethyloctadecylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	165 - 175 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.