Description

N,n-Dimethyldodecan-1-Amine is a tertiary amine surfactant and versatile chemical intermediate with a C12 alkyl chain. This compound is valued for its excellent surface-active properties, making it a key component in formulations requiring emulsification, corrosion inhibition, and phase transfer catalysis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, personal care, and industrial cleaning sectors for producing quaternary ammonium compounds (quats), biocides, and fabric softeners.

Application

• Quaternary Ammonium Compound (Quat) Synthesis: Serves as a primary feedstock for manufacturing cationic surfactants used in disinfectants, fabric softeners, and hair conditioners.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as an emulsifier and adjuvant in herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides to enhance efficacy and stability.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Used in industrial water treatment systems and metalworking fluids to protect ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reactants in immiscible phases in specialty organic synthesis.
• Personal Care Products: Employed as a conditioning agent and emulsifier in shampoos, creams, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: A key ingredient in degreasers, hard surface cleaners, and sanitizers due to its surfactant properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Dimethyldodecan-1-Amine
CAS No.	83855-86-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₃₁N
Molecular Weight	213.41 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyldodecylamine; Dodecyl dimethylamine; Lauryl dimethylamine; N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecanamine; N,N-Dimethyl laurylamine; Dimethyl laurylamine; DDA; LAURYLDIMETHYLAMINE; 1-Dodecanamine, N,N-dimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our N,n-Dimethyldodecan-1-Amine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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