N,n-dimethyl-1-octadecanamine appears as a clear yellow 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.
N,n-dimethyl-1-octadecanamine appears as a clear yellow 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.
CBI; Liquid; Liquid; Other Solid
mp = 22.89 deg C; [ChemIDplus] Clear yellow liquid with a fishy odor; [CAMEO] Colorless to yellow liquid; Clear or slightly cloudy with a fishy odor; [MSDSonline]
Physicochemical properties
Melting point
Safety & regulation
GHS classification
GHS Classification · 6 items
Danger
H226 (53.9%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P264+P265, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P363, P370+P378, P391, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 833 reports by companies from 19 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Danger
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
Hazard information
Regulatory Information · 4 items
Chemical: 1-Octadecanamine, N,N-dimethyl-
1-Octadecanamine, N,N-dimethyl- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 1-Octadecanamine, N,N-dimethyl- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)
Status: Active Update: 15-07-2022 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/14746
Dimethyl stearamine: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Tertiary aliphatic (C12-22) and fatty amines: Human health tier II assessment
DOT LabelCorrosive
Fire HazardsExcerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
Health HazardsExcerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
Hazards Summary · 1 item
Emergency treatment: Irritants; [HSDB] Negative for mutagenicity in two strains of Salmonella typhimurium; [EPA HPVIS] Moderately irritating to skin and eyes; [RTECS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline]
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
Uses · 6 items
CIR ingredient: Dimethyl Stearamine
Used as chemical intermediate and corrosion inhibitor for condensing systems; [HSDB]
CHEM INT FOR N,N-DIMETHYL-N-OCTADECYLAMINE OXIDE-AS MIXT
CHEM INT FOR BENZYL DIMETHYL OCTADECYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
FILMING AMINE CORROSION INHIBITOR FOR CONDENSING SYSTEMS
ANTHELMINTIC AGENT (HYDROCHLORIDE SALT)
U.S. Exports · 2 items
(1979) No Data
(1981) No Data
U.S. Imports · 2 items
(1979) No Data
(1981) No Data
U.S. Production · 3 items
2023: 1,000,000 - <2,500,000 lb
(1979) 5.62X10+8 GRAMS
(1981) PROBABLY GREATER THAN 9.08X10+6 GRAMS
Consumer UsesIntermediate
Industry UsesIntermediate
Methods of Manufacturing · 2 items
...FROM OCTADECYLAMINE AND FORMALDEHYDE: RECK ET AL, J ORG CHEM 12: 517 (1947).
REACTION OF 1-OCTADECANOL WITH N,N-DIMETHYLAMINE; HYDROGENATION OF 9-OCTADECENENITRILE FOLLOWED BY REACTION WITH FORMALDEHYDE; REDUCTION OF N,N-DIMETHYL-N-OCTADECYLAMIDE
N,N-DIMETHYL-1-OCTADECANAMINE neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen may be generated in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
Air and Water ReactionsInsoluble in water.
Hazard Classes and Categories · 3 items
Flam. Liq. 3 (53.9%)
Acute toxicity - category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1
Safety & protection
Fire FightingExcerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
First AidExcerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
Isolation and EvacuationExcerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Excerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:
Toxicology
Adverse EffectsDermatotoxin - Skin burns.
Toxicity SummarySafe in the present practices of use and concentration. Ingredient, concentration, and use information are available in documents discoverable at https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org
N,N-DIMETHYLOCTADECANAMINE PROVIDED ONLY MARGINAL CONTROL WHEN USED AS EAR WASH FOR RABBITS INFESTED WITH PSOROPTES CUNICULI.
OCTADECYLDIMETHYLAMINE WAS USED IN A COMPOSITION WHICH PREVENTED GROWTH OF BIOLOGICAL MATTER ON A FISHING NET.
OF 35 MICE INFECTED EXPERIMENTALLY WITH HYMENOLEPIS NANA EGGS, 15 WERE TREATED WITH 5% GUM ARABIC SUSPENSION OF THELMESAN @ ONE FIFTH THE LD50. AT AUTOPSY, THE 13 ANIMALS WHO SURVIVED THE TREATMENT DID NOT HAVE ANY WORMS IN THEIR GUT.
Applications · 3 items
UsesN,N-Dimethyloctadecan-1-amine is a useful reagent for the preparation of cationic gelatin cross-linked with Tannic Acid (T006560(P)).
UsesN,N-Dimethyloctadecylamine is used as chemical intermediates for the manufacture of quaternary ammonium compounds, amine oxide and betaine surfactants
General DescriptionN,N-Dimethyloctadecylamine is a clear yellow 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.