Diethanolamides

Description

Lauryl Diethanolamide (LDEA) · CAS 120-40-1 · C16H33NO3. UNII I29I2VHG38. Boiling Point: 462 to 471 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 108 to 117 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 38.7 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	120-40-1
PubChem CID	8430
Molecular formula	C16H33NO3
IUPAC name	N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide
UNII (FDA)	I29I2VHG38

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	287.44
XLogP3	3.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	14
Exact Mass	287.24604391
Monoisotopic Mass	287.24604391
Topological Polar Surface Area	60.8
Heavy Atom Count	20
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	462 to 471 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	108 to 117 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	38.7 °C
Melting Point	38.00 to 39.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Melting Point	36.7 °C
Vapor Pressure	0.00000001 [mmHg]
pH	pH = 9-11 (1% solution)

Physical description & handling notes

• Lauric acid diethanolamine condensate (1/1) is an off-white waxy solid. (NTP, 1992)
• Liquid; Liquid; Other Solid; Large Crystals; CBI
• Amber liquid or solid; [HSDB] Off-white solid; [CAMEO] Solid; mp = 38.7 deg C; [EPA HPV] Off-white pellets; [Akzo Nobel MSDS]
• Wax
• Amber liquid
• less than 1 mg/mL at 75 °F (NTP, 1992)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: WASHING OR SURFACE REMOVAL AGENT FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS LAUROYL DIETHANOLAMIDE CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Lauramide DEA) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Viscosity controlling; Foam boosting; Surfactant; Antistatic

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H315 (45.4%), H318 (93.9%), H411 (27.1%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a foam stabilizer for liquid household detergents and shampoos; [HSDB] Used as an antistatic additive; [Akzo Nobel MSDS]
• FOAM STABILIZER FOR LIQUID HOUSEHOLD DETERGENTS
• Cosmetics -> Viscosity controlling; Foam boosting; Surfactant; Antistatic
• Plastics -> Polymer Type -> N.a.
• Surfactant (surface active agent)
• Cosmetics product ingredient: Lauramide diethanolamine

Synonyms

N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide; 120-40-1; Lauric diethanolamide; Lauramide DEA; Lauryl diethanolamide; Lauric acid diethanolamide; Alkamide LE; Standamidd ld; Comperlan LD; Condensate PL; Mackamide LL; Diethanollauramide; Hetamide ML; Mackamide LLM; Empilan LDE; Ethylan MLD

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Lauryl Diethanolamide (LDEA)?

CAS 120-40-1; molecular formula C16H33NO3; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Lauryl Diethanolamide (LDEA) known by?

N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide, 120-40-1, Lauric diethanolamide, Lauramide DEA, Lauryl diethanolamide, Lauric acid diethanolamide.

What is the regulatory status of Lauryl Diethanolamide (LDEA)?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: WASHING OR SURFACE REMOVAL AGENT; FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is Lauryl Diethanolamide (LDEA) classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H315, H318, H411.

What are the key physical properties of Lauryl Diethanolamide (LDEA)?

Boiling Point: 462 to 471 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 108 to 117 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 38.7 °C; Melting Point: 38.00 to 39.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

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