C12-16 alkyldimethylamine

C12-16 Alkyldimethylamine (CAS 68439-70-3) is a mid-chain tertiary amine used as a chemical intermediate and functional surfactant across cleaning, personal care, and water treatment industries.

Its primary commercial role is as a precursor to quaternary ammonium compounds, amine oxides, and betaines. These downstream actives form the backbone of many finished formulations in the global market.

In home care and industrial cleaning, it is reacted to produce quats and amine oxides used in fabric softeners. It is also essential for hard surface cleaners and disinfectant concentrates used in professional settings.

Personal care formulators use derived amine oxides for foam boosting and viscosity modification in shampoos and body washes. These derivatives provide excellent conditioning properties and stability in various cosmetic applications.

Water treatment applications rely on quaternized derivatives for biocidal control and scale inhibition in cooling towers. These systems often require high-performance process water additives to maintain operational efficiency.

It also functions as a collector or flotation agent intermediate in mineral processing operations. This versatility makes it a critical component for industrial separation and extraction processes worldwide.

C12-16 Alkyldimethylamine is supplied as a liquid, typically at high active content suitable for direct use in downstream synthesis. Technical grade is the standard commercial offering for this material.

Specifications are aligned to industrial intermediate use to ensure consistent performance. Packaging ranges from drums to IBC containers and bulk tanker quantities depending on specific volume requirements.