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N,N-Dimethylcapramide (also called N,N-dimethyldecanamide) is a polar, high-boiling amide solvent with the formula CH₃(CH₂)₈CON(CH₃)₂.
Its primary use is as an industrial solvent for resins, polymers, and organic synthesis where a stable, high-boiling alternative to solvents like DMF is needed. It also functions as a chemical intermediate for surfactants, a mild emulsifier, and a specialty solvent in laboratories.
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance | Colorless to yellowish clear liquid | Qualified |
Colour | ≤4.0 | 0.15 |
Acid Value，mgKOH/g | ≤4.0 | 0.9 |
Residual amine(%) | ≤0.1 | 0.01 |
Moisture(wt.%) | ≤0.3 | 0.03 |
Purity(%) | ≥98.0 | 99.3% |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. | |
N,N-Dimethylcapramide is an organic compound with the systematic name N,N-dimethyldecanamide. Its structure consists of a 10-carbon chain (from capric acid/decanoic acid) attached to an amide group where the nitrogen is substituted with two methyl groups (CH₃(CH₂)₈CON(CH₃)₂).
It is primarily valued as a high-boiling, polar aprotic solvent with good thermal stability. Its uses are niche but important in several technical fields:
Industrial Solvent: Used in specialized applications where solvents like DMF (dimethylformamide) might be too volatile or reactive. It can dissolve resins, polymers, and act as a reaction medium in organic synthesis.
Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of other chemicals, including surfactants and quaternary ammonium compounds.
Surfactant & Emulsifier: Its structure gives it mild surfactant properties, allowing use in formulations requiring oil/water mixing.
Plasticizer & Additive: Can act as a processing aid or plasticizer for certain polymers and coatings.
Research & Specialty Chemistry: Used in laboratories as a solvent for spectroscopy and chromatography due to its unique properties.
Safety: It requires careful handling as it can cause irritation and may be harmful if ingested or inhaled.
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