Description

n-Dodecylbenzylamine Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic ammonium salt with significant utility as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. Its value lies in its dual functionality, combining a long hydrophobic alkyl chain with a cationic benzylamine center, making it suitable for applications requiring surface activity, phase transfer, or controlled reactivity. This compound is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesis, formulation, and research purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring lipophilic amine functionalities.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases in organic synthesis.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Precursor: Serves as a key building block for manufacturing quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) with specific chain lengths for detergents and personal care products.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed as an intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Component: Used in formulations for industrial water treatment and metalworking fluids.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	n-Dodecylbenzylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	2090-62-2
Molecular Formula	C19H34ClN
Molecular Weight	311.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecylbenzylamine Hydrochloride; Laurylbenzylamine Hydrochloride; N-Dodecyl-N-(phenylmethyl)amine Hydrochloride; 1-Dodecyl(phenylmethyl)amine Hydrochloride; Benzyldodecylamine Hydrochloride; N-Benzyl-N-dodecylamine Hydrochloride; N-Dodecylbenzylamine HCl; 2090-62-2
EINECS	218-241-1

Quality Control

Our n-Dodecylbenzylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results for assay, impurities, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in advanced synthesis and regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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