Fatty Alkylamidopropyl Dimethylamine (PKO) is a multi-functional cationic surfactant synthesized from fatty acids and DMAPA, with the molecular structure of RCONH(CH2)3N(CH3)2. It features conditioning, emulsifying, antistatic and softening capabilities, and is mainly applied as antistatic agents, emulsifiers and surfactant intermediates.
Benefiting from the combined structure of amide bonds and tertiary amine groups, PKO possesses excellent comprehensive performance and extensive application scenarios:
It is a core conditioning raw material for shampoo, hair conditioner, hair mask and body wash. It improves the wet and dry combing performance of hair, reduces statics on hair, and delivers hair color protection and moisturizing effects.
It works as pesticide emulsifier and dispersant to strengthen the adhesion and penetration of pesticide liquid, so as to improve the utilization efficiency of pesticides.
It serves as fiber softener and antistatic agent to upgrade the hand feel of fabrics and increase the surface smoothness of leather.
It can also be used in oilfield additives, industrial cleaning, paper waterproofing, mineral flotation and other fields. With acid-alkali resistance and high activity, it can adapt to complicated industrial working conditions.

| Chemical Name / Raw Materials | Appearance | Main Application |
|---|---|---|
| Lauramidopropyl dimethylamine | >35℃ Light yellow to yellow liquid | Betaine |
| Caprylamidopropyl dimethylamine | General conditioning agent, personal care products | |
| Octyldecamidopropyl dimethylamine | Personal care products with carbon chain requirements | |
| Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine | Lightly refreshing skin care products | |
| Erucamidopropyl dimethylamine | Used in oil extraction | |
| Behenamidopropyl dimethylamine | High-performance softener, high-end hair care products, lubricants | |
| Cocoamidopropyl dimethylamine | High-end personal care products | |
| Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine | Light yellow solid | Special purpose personal care products |

Transfar Zhilian’s PKO series covers the full C8–C22 carbon chain, satisfying diversified demands from daily chemical, agrochemical and other industries.
A professional R&D team provides full-range personalized customization services relying on solid technical strengths.
Equipped with ten-thousand-ton-level production capacity to guarantee efficient and stable delivery.
The company owns certified systems including Quality Management System with CNAS/UKAS certification, Environmental Management System and Occupational Health & Safety Management System. Full-process supervision covers product quality, environmental protection and production safety, offering stable and reliable supply of surfactant raw materials for global clients.
From daily chemical finished goods to industrial manufacturing, from basic intermediates to functional additives, Transfar Fatty Alkylamidopropyl Dimethylamine has won wide recognition from customers at home and abroad with its integrated advantages of full product range, large production capacity, superior quality and wide compatibility.
In the future, Transfar will keep enriching product specifications relying on R&D advantages. With stable products and professional technical services, we will cooperate with partners from all industries to create new value for the fine chemical industry.

Dr. Geng is a technical writer specializing in the fields of chemical engineering and surfactants, with 10 years of experience in industry research and content creation. He focuses on the niche area of surfactants and excels at translating complex technical principles into accessible content. His articles are both professional and easy to understand, helping readers efficiently acquire specialized knowledge.
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