Dimethylethylamine

Amines, C12-14-alkyldimethyl (CAS 84649-84-3) is a tertiary amine mixture derived from C12–C14 fatty alkyl chains.

Where is Dimethylethylamine used?

• Oil and gas: corrosion inhibitor in pipeline treatment formulations
• Water treatment: biocidal active or quat precursor to control microbial growth in cooling towers
• Personal care: conditioning and emulsifying systems, particularly rinse-off hair and skin products
• Textile and paper processing: degreasing and dispersion steps
• It serves as an intermediate for producing quaternary ammonium compounds and amine oxides.
• Building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Adhesive and sealant chemical and process regulator.
• Stabilizer for chlorinated hydrocarbons and vinyl derivatives.
• Catalyst for sand core production in foundries.

Formulation notes

• Because of its basic nature, it can react with acids to form salts.

Typical specification

• Offered in a 99% purity grade.
• Standard supply form is a liquid, shipped as a clear to light yellow liquid at room temperature.

Regulatory status

• Classified as a highly flammable liquid and vapour under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, hazard statement H225.
• Listed under Index Number 612-076-00-8 in Annex VI of the CLP Regulation.

Technical content is compiled and updated by the SoleChem product team from public technical sources; the certificate of analysis (COA) governs product-specific specifications.