Description

(N,N)-Dimethyl Ethyl Laurate is a high-purity specialty ester derived from lauric acid, serving as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. Its value lies in its unique combination of a fatty acid chain and a tertiary amine moiety, offering properties like solubility modification and surface activity. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and personal care industries seeking to enhance product performance and process efficiency.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring lipophilic ester linkages.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a solvent, co-solvent, or penetration enhancer in herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent, or viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Polymer & Resin Additives: Employed as a plasticizer or internal lubricant to improve the flexibility and processing of polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block or protecting group reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing long-chain alkyl groups.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: Utilized as a component in specialty cleaning formulations due to its solvent properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(N,N)-Dimethyl Ethyl Laurate
CAS No.	34839-10-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	269.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl N,N-Dimethyldodecanamide; Lauric Acid N,N-Dimethyl Ethyl Ester; N,N-Dimethyldodecanamide Ethyl Ester; Dodecanoic Acid, 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl Ester; 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl Dodecanoate; DMELA; Ethyl Laurate Dimethylamide; Lauric Acid Dimethylaminoethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our (N,N)-Dimethyl Ethyl Laurate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450

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