Description

Dodecylamine Hydroiodide is an organic salt formed from dodecylamine and hydroiodic acid, primarily valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and phase-transfer catalyst. This compound is crucial for facilitating reactions in biphasic systems and for introducing the dodecyl (lauryl) chain into target molecules, which can impart surfactant properties or modify solubility. It finds significant utility in the synthesis of specialty chemicals for the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where precise alkylation and reliable performance are required.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents, particularly in alkylation and displacement reactions.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing quaternary ammonium compounds, cationic surfactants, and biocides.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug delivery agents that require a lipophilic amine component.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Materials Science: Acts as a modifier or precursor in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and surface-active agents.
• Research & Development: Utilized in organic chemistry laboratories for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecylamine Hydroiodide
CAS No.	34099-97-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₈N·HI or C12H29IN
Molecular Weight	325.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Laurylamine Hydroiodide; 1-Dodecanamine Hydroiodide; Dodecylammonium Iodide; n-Dodecylamine Hydroiodide; Laurylammonium Iodide; Monododecylamine Hydroiodide; DDA-HI; Dodecylamine, hydroiodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dodecylamine Hydroiodide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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