Dimethylmyristamine

Dimethylmyristamine (CAS 112-75-4, EC 204-002-4) is a tertiary aliphatic amine with the molecular formula C16H35N, commercially available under trade names including Armeen DM 14D and Adma 14. It carries no assigned E-code. The compound belongs to the long-chain dimethylalkylamine family.

In water treatment, dimethylmyristamine acts as a precursor to quaternary ammonium biocides, where the tertiary nitrogen is alkylated to produce active antimicrobial agents that disrupt microbial cell membranes. In personal care and industrial cleaning formulations, it functions as an emulsifier and degreaser by orienting its hydrophobic tail toward oils while the amine head group interacts with the aqueous phase.

Dimethylmyristamine is supplied as a liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Economic Area. Procurement teams should confirm supplier SDS documentation and purity specifications prior to ordering. Standard industrial packaging formats apply; buyers should request grade certificates directly from the supplier.