Description

Decylammonium Acetate is a quaternary ammonium salt compound with surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its role in formulating biocides, corrosion inhibitors, and specialty surfactants. It serves critical functions in the industrial, agrochemical, and personal care sectors, where its cationic nature provides effective surface activity and microbial control.

Application

• Biocide and Preservative Formulations: Used as an active ingredient or synergist in industrial water treatment, wood preservation, and material protection.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Acts as a filming amine or neutralizing agent in oilfield chemicals, cooling water systems, and metalworking fluids.
• Surfactant and Emulsifier: Serves as a cationic surfactant in fabric softeners, hair conditioners, and specialty cleaning products.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Employed as a dispersant, emulsifier, or penetrant in pesticide and herbicide formulations.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reactants in different phases in organic synthesis.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as an ion-pairing agent in chromatographic separations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	2016-38-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₇NO₂
Molecular Weight	217.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Decylamine acetate salt; 1-Decylammonium acetate; N-Decylammonium acetate; Decylamine, acetate; Capric amine acetate; Decan-1-aminium acetate; Acetic acid, decylamine salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Decylammonium Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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