Description

n-Decylaminoethanol is a versatile long-chain amino alcohol surfactant intermediate. This compound is valued for its dual functional groups, which enable its use as a key building block in the synthesis of specialized surfactants and emulsifiers. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking to develop products with specific foaming, wetting, or conditioning properties.

Application

• Surfactant Intermediate: A crucial precursor for synthesizing cationic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB).
• Personal Care Formulations: Used in the production of conditioning agents, emulsifiers, and viscosity modifiers for shampoos, hair conditioners, and skin creams.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Serves as an intermediate for emulsifiers and dispersants in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance efficacy and stability.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: A building block for specialty surfactants used in hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and textile processing aids.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Employed in the synthesis of filming amines and other compounds used in water treatment and metalworking fluids.
• Oilfield Chemicals: An intermediate for demulsifiers and other specialty chemicals used in crude oil processing and recovery.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	n-Decylaminoethanol
CAS No.	15196-28-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₇NO
Molecular Weight	201.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Decylaminoethanol; N-Decylethanolamine; 2-(Decylamino)ethanol; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)decylamine; Decyl ethanolamine; 10-Aminodecan-1-ol (related linear form); Amino alcohol C12
EINECS	239-245-5

Quality Control

Our n-Decylaminoethanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, color, and moisture content is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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. Under these conditions, the product is typically stable for at least 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %

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