Lauramine
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: DODECYLAMINE, 124-22-1, 1-Dodecanamine, Laurylamine, 1-Aminododecane, N-Dodecylamine, Nissan amine BB, Alamine 4, Monododecylamine
Synthetic
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Dodecanamine appears as a yellow liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption. Used to make other chemicals.
Solubility Miscible in ethanol, ethyl ether, and benzene.
Formula
C12H27N
Mol. Weight
185.35
CAS #
124-22-1
Form
Liquid
State
Dodecanamine appears as a yellow liquid with an ammonia-like odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be tox
Functions
Antistatic
Reduces Static
Reduces Flyaways
Traditional Use
Synthetic amine compound derived from lauric acid, developed mid-20th century for use as a corrosion inhibitor and surfactant in personal care formulations. Part of the broader shift toward standardized synthetic alternatives to plant-based ingredients.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR