Amines, C12-16-alkyldimethyl

Public-database records for Amines, C12-16-alkyldimethyl (CAS 68439-70-3), reproduced here for independent cross-checking.

Safety classification and hazard statements

Regulatory listings

Physical description and handling notes

• Dimethyl hexadecanamine appears as a clear yellow colored liquid with a fishlike odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption. Used to make other chemicals.
• Liquid
• Clear yellow liquid with a fishy odor; [CAMEO] Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

How this substance is indexed

Documented uses

• CIR ingredient: Dimethyl Palmitamine
• Metal Machining [Category: Heat or Machine]
• Cosmetics -> Antistatic; Emulsifying; Hair conditioning
• Surfactant (surface active agent)
• Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable
• 2023: 7,000,000 - <8,500,000 lb

Names this substance appears under

Hexadecyldimethylamine; 112-69-6; N,N-dimethylhexadecan-1-amine; Cetyldimethylamine; Dimethyl palmitamine; Dimethylhexadecylamine; Palmityl dimethyl amine; 1-HEXADECANAMINE, N,N-DIMETHYL-; Dimethylpalmitylamine; Palmityldimethylamine; Armeen DM16D; Farmin DM 60; Genamin 16R302D; Bairdcat B16; IPL 67; Dimethyl palmitylamine

Computed molecular descriptors

Database abstract

Amines, C12-16-alkyldimethyl · CAS 68439-70-3 · C18H39N. UNII 5E4QI660PW.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.