17517-01-0

Usage

Uses

Used in Personal Care Industry:
N,N-dimethyl-3-(octadecyloxy)propylamine is used as a surfactant and emulsifier for its ability to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, which is crucial in the formulation of hair care products and other personal care formulations. Its amphiphilic nature allows it to reduce surface tension and facilitate the even distribution of ingredients, enhancing the performance and texture of the final product.
Used in Detergent Industry:
In the detergent industry, N,N-dimethyl-3-(octadecyloxy)propylamine is utilized as a surfactant to enhance the cleaning power of detergents. Its ability to emulsify and disperse dirt and grease in water makes it an effective component in various cleaning products, contributing to their efficacy in removing stains and soils.
Used in Fabric Softener Industry:
N,N-dimethyl-3-(octadecyloxy)propylamine is employed as a fabric softener component, imparting softness and reducing static cling in fabrics. Its surfactant properties allow it to coat fibers, providing a smooth texture and improving the overall feel of the fabric after washing.
Used in Chemical Processes:
N,N-dimethyl-3-(octadecyloxy)propylamine can act as a corrosion inhibitor in certain chemical processes, protecting metal surfaces from degradation and extending the lifespan of equipment. Additionally, it may function as a cationic polymerization catalyst, facilitating the formation of polymers in specific chemical reactions.
Safety Considerations:
Due to its potential toxicity and irritant properties, it is important to handle N,N-dimethyl-3-(octadecyloxy)propylamine with care and adhere to safety protocols during its use in various applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C23H49NO/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-22-25-23-20-21-24(2)3/h4-23H2,1-3H3

Upstream product

• 50-00-0 formaldehyd 
• 7617-75-6 3-Octadecyloxypropylamine 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Process for production of ether amine

A process for producing an ether amine (3), which comprises reacting a primary or secondary alcohol (1), ROH, with acrylonitrile in an amount of 0.8 to 1.2 equivalents of the alcohol (1) in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide in an amount of not less than 0.01 part by weight, but less than 0.05 part by weight per 100 parts by weight of the alcohol (1) to obtain an alkyloxypropionitrile (2), and then adding water to the reaction system without removing the alkali metal hydroxide therefrom and effecting hydrogenation using a hydrogenation catalyst: ROH(1)+CH2=CHCN→ROCH2CH2CN(2)→ROCH2CH2CH2NH2(3) wherein R denotes a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 6 to 24 carbon atoms. Also disclosed are a process for producing an ether tertiary amine (5), R—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—N(CH2R1)2, which comprises adding an aldehyde to the resulting ether amine (3) in the presence of a metal catalyst or a Raney nickel catalyst, and a process for producing an ether quaternary ammonium salt (6), R—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—N(CH2R1)2(R2), which comprises reacting a quaternizing agent with the ether tertiary amine (5).

Process for production of ether amine

Disclosed herein are a process for producing an ether amine(3), which comprises reacting a primary or secondary alcohol(1),ROH, with acrylonitrile in an amount of 0.8 to 1.2 equivalents of the alcohol(1) in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide in an amount of not less than 0.01 part by weight, but less than 0.05 part by weight per 100 parts by weight of the alcohol(1) to obtain an alkyloxypropionitrile(2),and then adding water to the reaction system without removing the alkali metal hydroxide therefrom and effecting hydrogenation using a hydrogenation catalyst:ROH(1)+ CH2=CHCN, ROCH2CH2CH2CN(2), ROCH2CH2CH2NH2(3) wherein R denotes a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 6 to 24 carbon atoms. Also disclosed are a process for producing an ether tertiary amine (5), R-O-CH2-CH2-CH2-N(CH2R1)2, which comprises adding an aldehyde to the resulting ether amine(3) in the presence of a metal catalyst or a Raney nickel catalyst, and a process for producing an ether quaternary ammonium salt (6), R-O-CH2-CH2-CH2-N(CH2R1)2(R2), which comprises reacting a quaternizing agent with the ether tertiary amine(5).