1,1'-((3-(dimethylamino)propyl)imino)bis(2-propanol)
What is 1,1'-((3-(dimethylamino)propyl)imino)bis(2-propanol)?
N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-N,N-diisopropanolamine, CAS 63469-23-8, commonly abbreviated as DMAPDA, is a tertiary amine diol.
Where is 1,1'-((3-(dimethylamino)propyl)imino)bis(2-propanol) used?
- Metalworking and industrial lubricants: corrosion inhibitor and pH stabilizer in water-based cutting fluids and coolants
- Coatings and adhesives: neutralizes acidic resins and improves adhesion on metal substrates
- Water treatment: chelating agent that sequesters metal ions
- Personal care: pH adjuster and neutralizing agent in rinse-off and leave-on formulations
- It combines pH-buffering, corrosion inhibition and chelating activity in a single ingredient.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 98–99% (GC)
- Packaging: drums and IBC containers
Other Names (Synonyms)
Dpa – n-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-n,n- diisopropanolamine|1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl-(2-hydroxypropyl)amino]propan-2-ol|n-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)diisopropanolamine