N-Methyldidecylamine

• CAT Number: L010829
• CAS Number: 7396-58-9
• Molecular Formula: C21H45N
• Molecular Weight: 311.60
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: N-decyl-N-methyldecan-1-amine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C21H45N/c1-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-22(3)21-19-17-15-13-11-9-7-5-2/h4-21H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: ATBNMWWDBWBAHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCN(C)CCCCCCCCCC

N-Methyldidecylamine（Cat No.:L010829）is a tertiary amine featuring a nitrogen atom bonded to one methyl group and two decyl (C₁₀H₂₁) alkyl chains. This lipophilic, hydrophobic compound exhibits surfactant and antimicrobial properties, making it valuable in formulations such as disinfectants, biocides, and corrosion inhibitors. Its long alkyl chains enhance membrane-disrupting activity, contributing to its effectiveness against bacteria and fungi. N-Methyldidecylamine is also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds, which find applications in personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile treatment. Its chemical stability supports performance under a range of environmental conditions.