Cocamine

Cocamine (CAS 61788-46-3), also known as coconut amines, is a primary amine derived from coconut oil fatty acids with a mixed C8–C18 carbon chain distribution.

Where is Cocamine used?

• Emulsifier and dispersant
• Personal care: intermediate for quaternary ammonium compounds and amine oxides in conditioning shampoos
• Home care and industrial cleaning: precursor for cationic surfactants that improve soil release and substrate wetting
• Textile processing: derived compounds provide fiber lubrication and antistatic finishing
• Paper and leather manufacturing: surface modification treatments influencing water repellency
• It is also utilized for dye fixation on cellulosic and synthetic fabrics.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm chain length distribution and primary amine content when evaluating lots for downstream synthesis or formulation use.

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically expressed by amine value
• Color measured on the Gardner scale