1-Octadecylamine hydrochloride (CAS 1838-08-0)

1-Octadecylamine hydrochloride is a white, crystalline substance with slsightly soluble in water, though it readily dissolves in hot water and other polar solvents like alcohols. It acts as a strong base, with its basicity intensifying as concentration increases. When interacting with acids, halogens, and certain metals, it undergoes vigorous reactions, releasing hazardous gases such as hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxide. This compound is a water-soluble, cationic surfactant, extensively used across various industries as a dispersant, emulsifier, wetting agent, and corrosion inhibitor. In the realm of scientific research, 1-Octadecylamine hydrochloride is pivotal for several applications such as isolating DNA, purifying RNA, and segregating proteins. It serves as a dispersing agent for nanoparticles and different nanomaterials. Additionally, 1-Octadecylamine hydrochloride has been used as a template for the synthesis of mesoporous materials and as a corrosion inhibitor for metals.