Description

Didodecyldimethylammonium Hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) that functions as a phase-transfer catalyst and a strong organic base. This chemical is critical for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, significantly improving yield and efficiency in specialized organic syntheses. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for advanced process chemistry and research applications.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables reactions between ionic and organic reagents in biphasic systems, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and etherification processes.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a precursor or reagent in the production of other quaternary ammonium compounds and specialty surfactants.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of complex organic molecules.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Facilitates certain anionic and coordination polymerization reactions for producing specialized polymers.
• Surface Modification Agent: Imparts cationic functionality to surfaces and materials for enhanced compatibility or antimicrobial properties in R&D settings.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and catalytic mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Didodecyldimethylammonium Hydroxide
CAS No.	23381-53-5
Molecular Formula	C26H57NO
Molecular Weight	399.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Didecyldimethylammonium Hydroxide; Dimethyldidodecylammonium Hydroxide; N,N-Dimethyldidodecylammonium Hydroxide; DDAOH; Lauryl Dimethyl Ammonium Hydroxide; Quaternary Ammonium Hydroxide; Phase Transfer Catalyst 26; DDMAH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Didodecyldimethylammonium Hydroxide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance requirements.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong base/organic solvent; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Free Amine & Amine Salts	≤ 1.0%
Solvent Content (GC)	Contact for details

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