Description

2-[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl Laurate is a versatile fatty acid ester derivative of lauric acid, valued for its surfactant and emulsifying properties. This compound is particularly significant for its ability to act as a mild, non-ionic surfactant with good solubility and conditioning effects. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for formulating gentle yet effective products.

Application

• Primary emulsifier and surfactant in personal care formulations such as shampoos, conditioners, and body washes.
• Key conditioning agent in hair care products to improve manageability and impart a soft feel.
• Emollient and skin-conditioning base in cosmetic creams, lotions, and ointments.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of more complex quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) for various industrial applications.
• Additive in textile processing as a softener and lubricant for fibers.
• Component in industrial cleaning formulations requiring mild, biodegradable surfactants.
• Used in the development of specialty surfactants with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl Laurate
CAS No.	1793-68-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₁NO₅
Molecular Weight	375.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethanolamine Lauric Acid Ester; Lauric Acid Diethanolamide; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)lauramide; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide; 2-[Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl dodecanoate; Lauric Diethanolamide; Lauroyl Diethanolamide; Dodecanoic Acid, 2-[Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl Ester
EINECS	217-272-7

Quality Control

Our 2-[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl Laurate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and compliance with relevant specifications for its intended use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.