Description

N,n-Dimethyl-2-Tetradecanaminen-Oxide is a high-purity tertiary amine oxide surfactant, known for its excellent foaming, wetting, and emulsifying properties. This compound is valued for its stability across a wide pH range and its compatibility with other surfactants, making it a versatile component in demanding formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors for its reliable performance.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Key ingredient in shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps for its rich, stable lather and mildness on skin and hair.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Used in hard surface cleaners, dishwashing liquids, and degreasers for superior wetting, foam boosting, and grease-cutting efficacy.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a leveling agent, dyeing assistant, and softener in fabric treatment processes.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as a stabilizer and emulsifier in the production of latex polymers and acrylics.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and penetration of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and completion fluids as a foam control agent and viscosity modifier.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Dimethyl-2-Tetradecanaminen-Oxide
CAS No.	13025-82-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₅NO
Molecular Weight	257.46 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyltetradecylamine N-oxide; Myristyl dimethylamine oxide; Dimethyl myristylamine oxide; Tetradecyl dimethylamine oxide; Amine oxide, N,N-dimethyltetradecyl-; Lauryl dimethylamine oxide (C14 chain length); MDAO (Myristyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide); Laurydimethylamine oxide (C14)
EINECS	235-874-5

Quality Control

Our N,n-Dimethyl-2-Tetradecanaminen-Oxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FTIR, to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, and we can support compliance with relevant standards such as REACH.

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 oxidizing agents and acids.

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
Free Amine	≤ 1.0 %

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