Dimethylaminopropylamine

Dimethylaminopropylamine
Dimethylaminopropylamine[1]
Identifiers
CAS number 109-55-7 YesY
PubChem 7993
ChemSpider 7703 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C5H14N2
Molar mass 102.18 g/mol
Density 0.812 g/mL
Boiling point

133 °C, 406 K, 271 °F

Hazards
R-phrases R10 R22 R34 R43
S-phrases S26 S36/37/39 S45
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Dimethylaminopropylamine (aka "DMAPA") is a diamine used in the preparation of some surfactants, such as cocamidopropyl betaine which is an ingredient in many personal care products including soaps, shampoos, and cosmetics.

DMAPA is commonly produced commercially via the reaction between dimethylamine and acrylonitrile to produce dimethylaminopropionitrile. A subsequent hydrogenation step yields DMAPA.

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