Description

3-(Hexadecylamino)Propiononitrile is a high-purity specialty chemical intermediate featuring a long-chain alkylamine linked to a nitrile functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing cationic surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and quaternary ammonium compounds. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial surfactant sectors seeking to develop products with specific emulsifying, conditioning, or biocidal properties. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for your production needs.

Application

• Surfactant & Emulsifier Synthesis: A key intermediate for producing cationic and amphoteric surfactants used in fabric softeners, hair conditioners, and personal care formulations.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Used in the manufacture of filming amines and other compounds that protect metal surfaces in industrial cooling and boiler water systems.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a building block for synthesizing quaternary ammonium salts with herbicidal or fungicidal activity.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Employed in the synthesis of catalysts that facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases.
• Textile & Leather Auxiliaries: Used to create softening agents, antistatic agents, and dyeing auxiliaries for fiber and leather processing.
• Oilfield Chemicals: A precursor for compounds used as biocides, demulsifiers, and corrosion inhibitors in drilling and production fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Hexadecylamino)Propiononitrile
CAS No.	36341-65-8
Molecular Formula	C19H38N2
Molecular Weight	294.52 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Hexadecyl-3-aminopropiononitrile; Palmitylaminopropionitrile; 3-(Cetylamino)propionitrile; Cetylaminopropionitrile; N-Cetyl-β-alaninenitrile; 3-Aminopropanenitrile, N-hexadecyl-; Hexadecylaminopropionitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Hexadecylamino)Propiononitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent specifications for our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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

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