Description

Dodecylamine Butyrate is a quaternary ammonium salt compound formed from dodecylamine and butyric acid. This specialty chemical is valued for its surfactant and cationic properties, making it a versatile intermediate and functional additive. It is primarily utilized in industries such as personal care, agrochemicals, and industrial manufacturing where its unique amphiphilic structure provides emulsification, conditioning, and antimicrobial benefits.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a conditioning agent and emulsifier in hair care products, skin creams, and lotions.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Serves as an adjuvant or surfactant in pesticides and herbicides to enhance spreading and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Industrial Surfactants: Used in the formulation of cleaning agents, degreasers, and textile processing chemicals.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Functions as a component in corrosion inhibitor packages for industrial water treatment and metalworking fluids.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed as a building block or salt form in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biocide & Disinfectant Systems: Utilized for its cationic properties in formulations designed for microbial control.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecylamine Butyrate
CAS No.	17615-97-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₅NO₂
Molecular Weight	273.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecylammonium butyrate; Laurylamine butyrate; 1-Dodecanamine, butanoate; N-Dodecylbutyramide (salt form); Butanoic acid, compd. with 1-dodecanamine; Laurylammonium butanoate; DDA Butyrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dodecylamine Butyrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to verify compliance with agreed specifications.

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 strong acids. The product may be hygroscopic; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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