Benzyldimethylamine

Benzyldimethylamine (BDMA, CAS 103-83-3) is a tertiary amine supplied under trade names including AURORA KA-7522 and Araldite Accelerator 062. It carries no E-code designation and is catalogued under EC 203-149-1. The molecular formula is C9H13N.

In epoxy resin systems, BDMA acts as a tertiary amine catalyst, accelerating cure by initiating ring-opening of epoxide groups without consuming itself in the reaction. It also functions as a crosslinking agent in polymer formulations and finds application as a flavouring intermediate and antimicrobial agent in food and personal care contexts.

BDMA is available as a technical-grade liquid and is registered under REACH for supply within the EU. Procurement should confirm applicable SDS documentation and end-use compliance requirements, particularly for food-contact or cosmetic applications. Standard packaging formats include drums and IBCs; HS code 29214980 applies for import and export classification.