Description

n-[3-(Hexadecyloxy)Propyl]Propane-1,3-Diamine is a high-purity, long-chain diamine surfactant with a unique amphiphilic structure. This compound is valued for its strong cationic character and ability to act as an effective emulsifier, corrosion inhibitor, and surface modifier in demanding formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking to enhance product performance and stability. Its bifunctional nature allows for versatile chemical modification and integration into complex chemical systems.

Application

• Hair Care & Cosmetic Formulations: Acts as a conditioning agent and emulsifier in shampoos, conditioners, and creams, providing excellent detangling and softness.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Used as a surfactant and emulsifier in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve foliar spreading, adhesion, and rainfastness.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and surfactant in acid-based cleaners, metalworking fluids, and degreasers.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, antistatic agent, and dye-leveling auxiliary in fabric and leather treatment baths.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a component in drilling muds and production chemicals for its emulsifying and corrosion-inhibiting properties.
• Asphalt & Bitumen Modification: Used as an adhesion promoter and emulsifying agent in road construction and roofing materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing quaternary ammonium compounds, chelating agents, and other specialty surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-[3-(Hexadecyloxy)Propyl]Propane-1,3-Diamine
CAS No.	66054-26-0
Molecular Formula	C22H48N2O
Molecular Weight	356.63 g/mol
Synonyms	N-[3-(Hexadecyloxy)propyl]-1,3-propanediamine; 1,3-Propanediamine, N-[3-(hexadecyloxy)propyl]-; 3-(Hexadecyloxy)-N-(3-aminopropyl)propylamine; N-(3-Hexadecyloxypropyl)-1,3-diaminopropane; Cetyloxypropyl Diamine; Long-chain alkoxy diamine surfactant; C16 Alkoxypropyl Diamine; N-Cetyloxypropyl-1,3-propanediamine
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality assurance protocols include identity confirmation, purity assessment, and impurity profiling using advanced analytical techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all critical parameters are available upon request. We adhere to a cGMP-compliant quality management system to meet the stringent requirements of our global customer base.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide, which can degrade product quality. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Primary Amine Content (Titration)	≥ 95% of total amine
Color (APHA)	≤ 100

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