Description

N,n-Dimethyl-2-Dodecanaminen-Oxide is a high-purity tertiary amine oxide surfactant. This compound is valued for its excellent foaming, wetting, and emulsifying properties, making it a versatile functional ingredient. It is primarily sought after by formulators in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors for creating high-performance products.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Used as a primary or secondary surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for its rich lather and mildness.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Acts as a key foaming and wetting agent in dishwashing liquids, hard surface cleaners, and industrial degreasers.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a leveling agent, dyeing assistant, and softener in fabric treatment processes.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a surfactant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling and production fluids for its foam-boosting and viscosity-modifying characteristics.
• Research & Development: Serves as a biochemical reagent and a model compound for studying surfactant behavior in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Dimethyl-2-Dodecanaminen-Oxide
CAS No.	13025-81-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₃₁NO
Molecular Weight	229.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyl dimethylamine oxide; Lauryl dimethylamine oxide; N,N-Dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide; DDAO; LDAO; Ammonyx LO; Aromox DMC; Dodecyldimethylamine oxide; N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecanamine N-oxide
EINECS	235-874-5

Quality Control

Our N,n-Dimethyl-2-Dodecanaminen-Oxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR, to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 30.0 % (in aqueous solution)
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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