Description

Didodecylamine is a high-purity, long-chain secondary amine with the CAS number 3007-31-6, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and surfactant precursor. Its dual hydrophobic alkyl chains make it an effective chemical building block for creating cationic surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and phase-transfer catalysts. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, lubricant additive, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Surfactant Synthesis: A key raw material for producing quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) used as fabric softeners, biocides, and antistatic agents.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Used in formulating additives for lubricants and fuel systems to protect metal surfaces.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Phase-Transfer Catalysis: Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, useful in organic synthesis.
• Polymer Additives: Acts as an antistatic agent, slip agent, or processing aid in plastics and rubber manufacturing.
• Flotation Agents: Employed in mineral processing as a collector for the beneficiation of ores.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug delivery agents.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Didodecylamine
CAS No.	3007-31-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₅₁N
Molecular Weight	353.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Dilaurylamine; Di-n-dodecylamine; N-Didodecylamine; Dodecylamine, N-dodecyl-; Laurylamine, N-lauryl-; Bis(1-dodecyl)amine; N,N-Didodecylamine; DDA
EINECS	221-116-6

Quality Control

Our Didodecylamine is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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