INTRODUCTION
Tridodecylamine is a tertiary fatty amine. Its structure depicts 3 long carbon chains. They are responsible for the hydrophobic nature of the molecule and its hierarchy of applications. It is naturally found in Bos taurus and has a role as rat / mouse metabolite.
Manufacture
The product is manufactured in a condensation process involving dodecanol and ammonia. Some processes use dodecyl bromide.
Synonyms | Trilaurylamine Hydrogen ionophore N,N-Didodecyldodecan-1-amine |
CAS no. | 102-87-4 |
EINECS no. | 203-063-4 |
Molecular formula | C36H75N |
Molecular weight | 522.0 |
Structure | ![]() |
Applications
Tridodecylamine has various end uses: |
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As fragrance ingredient |
For extraction of picolinic acid, citric acid, and succinic acid as well as silver, mercury, selenium, zinc, cobalt, and iron from their aqueous solutions |
In synthesis of surfactant-based ionic liquids |
In preparation of embedded telemetry systems for potentiometric censors |
As antistatic agent in cosmetics |
As an intermediate in surfactant production |
As emulsifying and dispersing agent |
As corrosion inhibitor and lubricant |
As ionophore |
As surface active agent, adsorbent, and absorbent in industrial processes |
SPECIFICATIONS
Test | Unit | Specification |
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Appearance (at 25°C) | – | Colorless to yellowish transparent liquid |
Color | Hazen | Max 150 |
Tertiary amine value | mg KOH/g | 105.0 – 109.0 |
Tertiary amine nitrogen | % | Min 2.5 |
Water | % | Max 0.5 |
Tertiary amine content | % | Min 93.0 |
STORAGE
The product is stored at ambient temperature.
PACKING
Sea shipment -160 kg UN-approved HDPE drum.
Air shipment – 20 kg UN-approved HDPE drum.
REACH Status
Not registered yet.
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