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By Flora | 09 November 2023 | 0 Comments

Stearic Acid Amide Surfactant And Its Synthesis Method

Synthesis Method of Stearate Acid Amide:
Direct amidation
Direct amidation is one of the main methods to synthesize Stearate Amides. The method is to directly synthesize stearic acid amide by reacting with amine compounds such as ammonia or urea under certain conditions. The reaction equation is as follows:
RCOOH + NH3 → RCONH2
or
RCOOH + R'NH2 → RCONHR'
Where R stands for octadecyl, the stearic acid group, NH3 or R'NH2 for the amine compound, and RCONH2 or RCONHR' for the stearic acid amide.
The reaction condition of direct amidation is mild, the operation is simple, the yield is high, and the product quality is good. However, for some amine compounds with special properties, such as low boiling point, volatile or toxic, direct amidation may not be applicable.
Esterification process
Esterification is another method for the synthesis of stearate amides. In this method, stearic acid and alcohols are esterified under the action of an acidic catalyst to produce the corresponding stearic acid ester, and then hydrolysis under alkaline conditions to obtain stearic acid amide. The reaction equation is as follows:
RCOOH + ROH → RCOOR' + H2O
RCOOR' + NaOH → RCONH2 + ROH
Among them, RCOOH represents stearic acid, ROH represents alcohol compounds, RCOOR' represents stearic acid ester, and RCONH2 represents stearic acid amide.
The advantage of esterification is that it can use low-cost alcohols as raw materials while avoiding the problems caused by the use of amines. However, the reaction conditions of esterification are relatively severe; acidic catalysts are needed, and a certain amount of by-products will be produced when the hydrolysis reaction is incomplete.
It should be noted that no matter which synthesis method is used, the quality and purity of the raw material have a great impact on the synthesis result. Therefore, in actual production, it is necessary to carry out strict quality control and testing of raw materials to ensure that the synthesized stearic acid amide meets the relevant standards and requirements. At the same time, for different synthesis methods, attention needs to be paid to controlling reaction conditions and operating parameters in order to obtain high-quality products. For example, for direct amidation, it is necessary to control the amount of ammonia or urea, reaction temperature time, and other parameters. For esterification, it is necessary to control the amount of catalyst, purity of alcohol compounds, and reaction temperature. In addition, for large-scale production, it is also necessary to consider production costs, safety, and environmental protection issues in order to choose the appropriate synthesis process and technology.


Application of stearate amide in plastics and rubber fields
Stearamide is widely used in plastics and rubber fields. It can be used as a plasticizer and processing aid to improve the plasticity and processing properties of materials. At the same time, it can also be used as an anti-coke agent and vulcanization accelerator for rubber processing to improve the elasticity and durability of rubber products.
Adding stearic acid amide to plastic products can improve their flexibility and processability. The polar groups of stearic acid amide can interact with plastic molecules to make it uniformly dispersed in plastic materials while improving the heat and weather resistance of plastic products. In addition, stearic acid amide can also be used as a lubricant and release agent to improve the surface finish and production efficiency of plastic products.
Adding stearic acid amide to rubber products can improve its vulcanization and aging resistance. Stearic acid amide can be used as a vulcanization accelerator to shorten the vulcanization time and improve the degree of vulcanization, thereby increasing the elasticity and durability of rubber products.


Application of stearic acid amide in the coating field
Stearic acid amide is also widely used in the field of coatings. It can be used as a coating additive to improve the leveling, scratch resistance, and weather resistance of the coating.
Stearic acid amide has good polarity and lubricity and can be used as a coating additive to improve the leveling property and scratch resistance of coatings. Adding stearic acid amide to the coating can improve the surface properties and film-forming properties of the coating, making it more smooth, flat, and wear-resistant. In addition, stearic acid amide can also be used as a stabilizer and dispersant to improve the stability and dispersion effect of the paint.
In some coating formulations, stearic acid amide can also be used as a plasticizer and processing aid to improve the plasticity and processing properties of coatings. It can interact with paint molecules to improve the compatibility and adhesion of the paint, thereby improving the overall performance and decorative effect of the paint.
Application of stearate amide in the field of medicine
Stearamide also has certain applications in the field of medicine. It can be used as a drug carrier for the preparation of drug delivery systems. It can also be used as a pharmaceutical excipient for the preparation of medical devices and drugs. In addition, it can also be used as a disinfectant and preservative for the disinfection and preservation of medical devices.
Stearamide has good biocompatibility and chemical stability. It can interact with drug molecules to improve the solubility and stability of the drug while controlling the rate of release and time of action of the drug. Through the drug delivery system, the precise release and targeted delivery of drugs can be achieved. In addition, ceramide can also be used as a pharmaceutical excipient for the preparation of medical devices and drugs, improve the lubricity and wear resistance of medical devices, and increase the stability and efficacy of drugs. It can also be used as a disinfectant and preservative for the disinfection and preservation of medical devices, effectively killing bacteria and preventing corrosion and mildew of medical devices.


Prospect Market of Stearate Acid Amide:
Production capacity has been continuously improve
With the continuous progress of technology and the continuous update of production equipment, the production capacity of stearic acid amide continues to improve. At present, many enterprises at home and abroad are expanding the production scale of stearic acid amide to meet the market demand. At the same time, the market price of stearic acid amide will also gradually reduce and further expand its application field.
New product development is accelerating
In order to meet the changing market and different needs of customers, stearic acid amide manufacturers continue to increase technology research and development efforts to develop new products and application areas. For example, by changing the molecular structure of ceramide and improving its performance and added value, more new ceramide products with special functions have been developed. The launch of these new products will further expand the application field of stearic acid amide and improve its market competitiveness.
Competition in the international market has intensified
With the deepening of globalization and the continuous development of international trade, the international competition in the stearic acid amide market is becoming increasingly fierce. At present, many foreign companies have achieved a large market share in the field of stearic acid amide, and domestic production enterprises are gradually rising. In the future, stearic acid amide enterprises at home and abroad will face more fierce market competition.


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