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Oleyl Amine

Oleyl Amine is a long-chain, unsaturated primary amine valued for its excellent surface activity, lubrication properties, and formulation versatility.

CAS # 112-90-3

Oleyl Amine is commonly used in surfactants, coatings, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, and mining flotation agents. It enhances wetting, adhesion, dispersion, and hydrophobic performance across a wide range of industrial applications.

With its hydrophobic C18 backbone and reactive amine group, Oleyl Amine delivers outstanding performance in coatings, lubricants, surfactants, and specialty chemical additives. Manufacturers choose Oleyl Amine for its ability to improve dispersion, adhesion, water resistance, and overall product stability.

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General Properties


  • Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₃₇N

  • Appearance: Pale yellow to amber liquid

  • Density: ~0.81 g/cm³

  • Flash Point: Typically above 150°C

 

Applications


  • Surfactants & Emulsifiers

    • Oleyl Amine is used to produce amine ethoxylates, imidazolines, and quaternary compounds that enhance wetting, dispersing, and emulsifying performance in cleaners, coatings, and specialty formulations.

  • Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids

    • Improves lubricity, corrosion protection, and film strength in industrial oils, cutting fluids, and anti-wear additives.

  • Mining & Flotation Chemicals

    • Acts as an effective collector and flotation agent for mineral processing, supporting improved recovery and selectivity.

  • Coatings & Adhesives

    • Enhances adhesion, hydrophobicity, and dispersion of pigments and fillers in solvent-based and specialty resin systems.

  • Corrosion Inhibitors

    • Forms protective films on metal surfaces, improving resistance to moisture and corrosive environments.

  • Textile & Paper Chemicals

    • Used to produce softeners, antistatic agents, and conditioning additives that improve processability and end-product feel.

Advantages


  • Exceptional Surface Activity: Its long-chain structure provides excellent wetting, adhesion, and surface modification capabilities.

  • Highly Versatile Reactivity: Supports a wide range of chemical transformations including ethoxylation, amidation, and quaternization, enabling custom-tailored performance additives.

  • Improves Stability & Protection: Enhances corrosion resistance, dispersion stability, and hydrophobic performance across multiple formulation systems.

  • Consistent Industrial Quality: Available in bulk quantities with reliable specifications suitable for continuous, large-scale manufacturing.

Safety & Handling


Oleyl Amine should be handled with standard industrial chemical precautions.


  • May cause skin or eye irritation.

  • Can produce strong odors; avoid inhaling vapors or mist.

  • Wear protective gloves, goggles, and suitable clothing during handling.

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