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Tetradecylamine (CAS 2016-42-4)

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CAS Number:
2016-42-4
Molecular Weight:
213.40
Molecular Formula:
C14H31N
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Tetradecylamine is a compound that functions as a surfactant in experimental applications. It acts by reducing the surface tension of liquids, allowing them to spread more easily across solid surfaces. Tetradecylamine′s mechanism of action involves its interaction with the molecules at the interface between the liquid and solid phases, facilitating the wetting and spreading of the liquid. Tetradecylamine achieves this by adsorbing onto the surface, altering the intermolecular forces, and enabling the liquid to form a thin, uniform film. This surfactant′s role is to enhance the wetting and spreading properties of the liquid, which is particularly useful in experimental setups where uniform coverage of a solid surface is required. Its molecular interactions enable it to modify the behavior of the liquid, making it useful for experimental processes that involve surface coatings.


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Tetradecylamine, 5 g

sc-237029
5 g
$31.00