C12-16 alkyldimethylamine

C12-16 Alkyldimethylamine (CAS 68439-70-3) is a mid-chain tertiary amine used as a chemical intermediate and functional surfactant.

Where is C12-16 alkyldimethylamine used?

• Precursor to quaternary ammonium compounds, amine oxides and betaines
• Home care and industrial cleaning: quats and amine oxides for fabric softeners, hard surface cleaners and disinfectant concentrates
• Personal care: derived amine oxides for foam boosting and viscosity modification in shampoos and body washes
• Water treatment: quaternized derivatives for biocidal control and scale inhibition in cooling towers
• Mineral processing: collector or flotation agent intermediate
• It is reacted to produce quats and amine oxides used in fabric softeners.

Commercial specifications

• Liquid, high active content
• Packaging: drums, IBC containers, bulk tanker