Laurylamine dipropylenediamine
What is Laurylamine dipropylenediamine?
Laurylamine dipropylenediamine (CAS 2372-82-9), also known commercially as N,N-bis(3-aminopropyl)dodecylamine, is a long-chain fatty diamine.
Where is Laurylamine dipropylenediamine used?
- Water treatment: biocide and corrosion inhibitor protecting metal surfaces in cooling towers and industrial water systems
- Personal care: conditioning systems that improve wet combability and substantivity in rinse-off hair products
- Textile and leather processing: softening and finishing agent that helps fibers retain flexibility and resist microbial degradation
- Industrial cleaning: dual amine functionality supports degreasing on metal and hard surfaces where surfactancy and antimicrobial action are required
- Its C12 hydrophobic tail and multiple amine groups make it a functional ingredient for emulsification, biocidal activity and corrosion control.
Commercial specifications
- Purity specifications commonly 95–99%
- Drum and IBC packaging are standard for industrial volumes
Other Names (Synonyms)
n-(3-aminopropyl)-n-dodecyl-1,3-propanediamine|N'-(3-aminopropyl)-n'-dodecylpropane-1,3-diamine|N,n-bis(3-aminopropyl)dodecylamine