N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecylamine N-oxide is used as a foam builder and stabilizer. It is also used in cosmetics, emollients, conditioners, emulsifiers, dishwasher detergents, shampoos, antistatic, wetting, antibacterial and antifungal agents. Further, it is used to solubilize proteins and to study the conformation and molecular interactions of macromolecules.
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Applications
N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecylamine N-oxide is used as a foam builder and stabilizer. It is also used in cosmetics, emollients, conditioners, emulsifiers, dishwasher detergents, shampoos, antistatic, wetting, antibacterial and antifungal agents. Further, it is used to solubilize proteins and to study the conformation and molecular interactions of macromolecules.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Schellmann, K.; Preisig, N.; Claesson, P.; Stubenrauch, C. Effects of protonation on foaming properties of dodecyldimethylamine oxide solutions: a pH-study. Soft Matter 2015, 11 (3), 561-571.
- Ghorbani, M.; Salehi, F.; Razavizadeh, O. Enhanced Hardness and Corrosion Resistance of Zn/SiO2 Films by Electrodeposition. J. Electrochem. Soc. 2015, 162 (9), D480-D485.