C12H27NH2

C12H27NH2 is the chemical formula for dodecylamine, also known as laurylamine. It is a primary amine with a twelve-carbon alkyl chain. Dodecylamine is a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid at room temperature, depending on its purity. It has a characteristic amine odor. It is poorly soluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.

Industrially, dodecylamine is produced through the reaction of dodecanol with ammonia, often in the presence of a catalyst. It serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of various chemical compounds. Its applications include the production of surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, flotation agents, and disinfectants. As a surfactant, it can be used in detergents and cleaning products. Its ability to form salts with acids also makes it useful in the formation of quaternary ammonium compounds, which have antimicrobial properties. Dodecylamine is a flammable substance and should be handled with appropriate safety precautions.