What is N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]oleamide CAS 109-28-4?
N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]oleamide CAS 109-28-4 is a fatty acid-derived tertiary amine compound commonly used as a cationic emulsifier and intermediate in surfactant synthesis. It combines a hydrophobic oleyl chain with a hydrophilic amine group, enabling excellent interfacial activity and compatibility in various formulations. It is widely applied in cosmetics and personal care products, particularly in formulations requiring conditioning, emulsification, and antistatic performance.
Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Appearance |
yellow liquid |
| Boiling Point |
239 °C |
| Density |
0.894 g/cm³ (at 20 °C) |
| pka |
16.29±0.46(Predicted) |
| Storage Conditions |
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place |
Features
- Cationic Emulsifying Capability: Functions as an effective cationic emulsifier, improving stability and dispersion in oil-water systems.
- Excellent Conditioning & Antistatic Properties: Provides softening and antistatic effects, particularly beneficial in hair care and fabric-related formulations.
- Amphiphilic Structure: Combines hydrophobic and hydrophilic segments, enabling strong interfacial activity and compatibility with various surfactant systems.
- Good Formulation Compatibility: Easily incorporated into cosmetic and industrial formulations, enhancing performance and texture.
- Reactive Intermediate: Serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing quaternary ammonium compounds and other functional surfactants.
Applications
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: Widely used in shampoos, conditioners, creams, and lotions as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.
- Hair Care Products: Improves combability, reduces static, and enhances softness in hair formulations.
- Surfactant & Quat Production: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of cationic surfactants and quaternary ammonium salts.
- Textile & Fabric Treatment: Applied as an antistatic and softening agent in textile processing.
- Industrial Emulsification Systems: Utilized in emulsions, dispersions, and specialty chemical formulations requiring surface activity.
Packaging
Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.