Specifications
- Purity
- ≥98% (HPLC)
- Appearance
- Colorless or white powder
- Identity
- 1H-NMR
Properties
- Solvents
- water (50mg/ml)
- Melting Point
- 185-188 °C (lit.)185-190 °C
Available from stock
Dodecylethyldimethylammonium bromide
- SKU
- D1211
Category: Building Blocks, Intermediates, Reagents
- Synonyms
- Dodecyl-dimethylethylammonium bromide, DDAB, Ethyldodecyldimethylaminium bromide, C12EDDAB, C12EDMAB
- 68207-00-1
- CAS-Number
- C16H36BrN
- Molecular Formula
- 322.37
- Molecular Weight
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
- Shipping
- AMBIENT
- Short Term Storage
- RT
- Long Term Storage
- RT
- Handling Advice
- Protect from light and moisture.
- Use / Stability
- Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.
- Hazard statements
- H315 - H319 - H335
- Precautionary statements
- P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
- GHS Symbol
- GHS07
- Signal word
- Warning
- Transportation
- Not dangerous goods
- Description
- Dodecylethyldimethylammonium bromide is a quaternary ammonium compound and functions primarily as a cationic surfactant with a broad range of applications in scientific research. It effectively modifies interfacial properties like surface tension and emulsification. Its surfactant nature allows it to disrupt intermolecular interactions, enhancing its capability to alter the permeability of interfaces. This makes it invaluable in the study of micellar systems, where it is used to investigate the self-assembly of surfactants into micelles in aqueous solutions, shedding light on molecular dynamics at interfaces. Additionally, it serves as a stabilizer in nanoparticle synthesis, preventing aggregation by surrounding each nanoparticle with a positively charged barrier, thus maintaining dispersion stability. This compound is also explored in environmental science research for its interactions with biological membranes, providing insights into the ecological impact of surfactants and their biodegradability. Through these diverse applications, dodecylethyldimethylammonium bromide contributes significantly to advancements in colloidal science, nanoparticle technology, and environmental safety studies.
- Smiles
- CCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CC.[Br-]
- InChi Key
- FFGSPQDSOUPWGY-UHFFFAOYSA-M
- References
- (1) R.E. Verrall, et al.; J. Phys. Chem. 92, 3939 (1998) , (2) S. Sanchez-Fortun, et al.; Ecotoxicol. 17, 229 (2008) , (3) J. Harkot & B. Jańczuk; J. Colloid Interface Sci. 330, 467 (2009) , (4) J. Harkot & B. Jańczuk; J. Colloid Interface Sci. 331, 494 (2009) , (5) S.K. Mehta; Coll. Surf. B Biointerf. 81, 74 (2010) , (6) A. Kumar, et al.; J. Mol. Liqu. 198, 37 (2014) , (7) J.M. Allen, et al.; J. Colloid Interface Sci. 505, 1172 (2017) , (8) A. Kumar, et al.; Chem. Phys. Lipids 215, 11 (2018) , (9) W. Liu, et al.; Sci. Total Environ. 702, 134593 (2020) , (10) X. Wang, et al.; J. Hazard Mater. 415, 125628 (2021)
- InChi
- InChI=1S/C16H36N.BrH/c1-5-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(3,4)6-2;/h5-16H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
Dodecylethyldimethylammonium bromide is a quaternary ammonium compound and functions primarily as a cationic surfactant with a broad range of applications in scientific research. It effectively modifies interfacial properties like surface tension and emulsification. Its surfactant nature allows it to disrupt intermolecular interactions, enhancing its capability to alter the permeability of interfaces. This makes it invaluable in the study of micellar systems, where it is used to investigate the self-assembly of surfactants into micelles in aqueous solutions, shedding light on molecular dynamics at interfaces. Additionally, it serves as a stabilizer in nanoparticle synthesis, preventing aggregation by surrounding each nanoparticle with a positively charged barrier, thus maintaining dispersion stability. This compound is also explored in environmental science research for its interactions with biological membranes, providing insights into the ecological impact of surfactants and their biodegradability. Through these diverse applications, dodecylethyldimethylammonium bromide contributes significantly to advancements in colloidal science, nanoparticle technology, and environmental safety studies.
Additional information
| Synonyms | Dodecyl-dimethylethylammonium bromide, DDAB, Ethyldodecyldimethylaminium bromide, C12EDDAB, C12EDMAB |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| Appearance | Colorless or white powder |
| CAS-Number | 68207-00-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H36BrN |
| Molecular Weight | 322.37 |
| Identity | 1H-NMR |
| Solvents | water (50mg/ml) |
| Melting Point | 185-188 °C (lit.)185-190 °C |
| Smiles | CCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CC.[Br-] |
| InChi Key | FFGSPQDSOUPWGY-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| Shipping | AMBIENT |
| Short Term Storage | RT |
| Long Term Storage | RT |
| Handling Advice | Protect from light and moisture. |
| Use / Stability | Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C. |
| Hazard statements | H315 – H319 – H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 – P264 – P271 – P280 – P302 + P352 – P305 + P351 + P338 |
| GHS Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Transportation | Not dangerous goods |
| References | (1) R.E. Verrall, et al.; J. Phys. Chem. 92, 3939 (1998), (2) S. Sanchez-Fortun, et al.; Ecotoxicol. 17, 229 (2008), (3) J. Harkot & B. Jańczuk; J. Colloid Interface Sci. 330, 467 (2009), (4) J. Harkot & B. Jańczuk; J. Colloid Interface Sci. 331, 494 (2009), (5) S.K. Mehta; Coll. Surf. B Biointerf. 81, 74 (2010), (6) A. Kumar, et al.; J. Mol. Liqu. 198, 37 (2014), (7) J.M. Allen, et al.; J. Colloid Interface Sci. 505, 1172 (2017), (8) A. Kumar, et al.; Chem. Phys. Lipids 215, 11 (2018), (9) W. Liu, et al.; Sci. Total Environ. 702, 134593 (2020), (10) X. Wang, et al.; J. Hazard Mater. 415, 125628 (2021) |
| InChi | InChI=1S/C16H36N.BrH/c1-5-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(3,4)6-2;/h5-16H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 |
| Quantity | 25 g, 100 g, Bulk |
