Description

Dodecylammonium Lactate is an organic salt compound formed from dodecylamine and lactic acid, combining the surfactant properties of a long-chain alkylammonium cation with the mild acidity and biocompatibility of lactate. This unique structure makes it a valuable multifunctional ingredient for formulations requiring emulsification, conditioning, and pH adjustment. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetic, and agrochemical industries seeking effective, mild, and versatile chemical intermediates.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an emulsifier, conditioning agent, and pH adjuster in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as an adjuvant or surfactant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to enhance spreading and adherence.
• Industrial Emulsifiers: Serves as a component in specialty emulsions for lubricants, coatings, and textile processing aids.
• Biocide & Preservative Systems: Functions as a stabilizing agent or active carrier in formulations designed for microbial control.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate or catalyst in organic synthesis reactions requiring phase-transfer properties.
• Metalworking Fluids: Can be incorporated as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in cutting and grinding fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecylammonium Lactate
CAS No.	7491-20-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₃₃NO₃
Molecular Weight	275.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecylammonium 2-hydroxypropanoate; Laurylammonium lactate; Dodecanaminium lactate; 1-Dodecanaminium, 2-hydroxypropanoate; Lauryl amine lactate; Ammonium, dodecyl-, lactate; Dodecylamine lactate salt; Laurylamine lactate
EINECS	231-312-4

Quality Control

Our Dodecylammonium Lactate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, moisture content, and identification. Our quality commitment supports compliance with relevant industrial and cosmetic ingredient standards.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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