Stearyl Dimethyl Amine
Stearyl Dimethyl Amine is a tertiary amine derived from stearyl alcohol, consisting of an 18-carbon saturated alkyl chain bonded to a dimethylamine group. It typically appears as a white to pale yellow waxy solid or pasty material at room temperature, with a faint amine-like odor. It is practically insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as alcohols and hydrocarbons. In industrial applications, Stearyl Dimethyl Amine serves as a key intermediate in the manufacture of quaternary ammonium compounds (quats), which are widely used as antistatic agents, emulsifiers, and fabric softeners. It is also utilized in personal care products, textile finishing, lubricant additives, corrosion inhibitors, and ore flotation processes due to its excellent surface-active and hydrophobic properties.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- N,N-Dimethylstearylamine
- Stearyl DMA
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- SDMA