Amines
REACH
Tetradecyldimethylamine
CAS Number
112-75-4
EC Number
204-002-4
What is Tetradecyldimethylamine?
Tetradecyldimethylamine (CAS 112-75-4) is a long-chain tertiary amine; a chemical intermediate and functional surfactant.
Where is Tetradecyldimethylamine used?
- Home care and industrial cleaning: precursor to quats and amine oxides for fabric softeners and disinfectants
- Hard surface cleaners and detergents
- Personal care: conditioning agents and foam boosters for shampoos and rinse-off products
- Textile and leather processing: surface modification treatments that improve fiber wettability and dye uptake
- Paper processing: emulsifier and dispersant for uniform coating and sizing
- It is converted to quaternary ammonium compounds, amine oxides, and betaines.
Commercial specifications
- Technical grade, purity commonly 95% or higher
- Packaging from drums to IBC containers
Other Names (Synonyms)
N,N-Dimethyltetradecylamine|N,N-dimethyltetradecan-1-amine|1-(Dimethylamino)tetradecane|N,N-Dimethylmyristylamine|DIMETHYL MYRISTAMINE|1-Tetradecanamine, N,N-dimethyl-|Dimethyl(tetradecyl)amine|Tetradecylamine, N,N-dimethyl-
What are the physical properties of Tetradecyldimethylamine?
Melting Point -3°C
Boiling Point 105-110 °C @ Press: 0.1 Torr
Density 0.795 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Flash Point 131 °C
Appearance Liquid
Color Clear Colourless
Form Oil
Vapor Pressure 0.02-9.4Pa at 20-50℃
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.441
Log P 1.3-6.91 at 20℃ and pH7.1-8.8
How is Tetradecyldimethylamine classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard GHS06· Toxic GHS08· Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Tetradecyldimethylamine?
HS Code 2921.19.6190
UN Number 2735
ADR Class 8
Packing Group III
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 3