Description

n-Methyl-n-(1-Oxooctadecyl)-β-Alanine is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid derivative of β-alanine, serving as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. This compound is valued for its surfactant-like properties and ability to modify surface characteristics in complex formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, coatings, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance, stability, and texture.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a mild surfactant, emulsifier, or viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Industrial Coatings & Inks: Functions as a dispersing agent or flow aid to improve pigment wetting and film formation.
• Lubricant & Grease Additives: Serves as a friction modifier or corrosion inhibitor in specialty lubricant formulations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Used as a softening agent, lubricant, or auxiliary chemical in finishing processes.
• Polymer & Plastic Additives: Employed as an internal or external lubricant and anti-static agent.
• Chemical Synthesis: A key intermediate for producing more complex amphoteric or cationic surfactants and specialty esters.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methyl-n-(1-Oxooctadecyl)-β-Alanine
CAS No.	13222-32-7
Molecular Formula	C22H43NO3
Molecular Weight	369.59 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methyl-N-stearoyl-β-alanine; N-Methyl-N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-β-alanine; N-Stearoyl-N-methyl-β-alanine; N-Methyl-N-octadecanoyl-β-alanine; Methyl stearoyl β-alaninate; Octadecanamide, N-methyl-N-(2-carboxyethyl)-; N-Methyl-N-stearoylalanine; Stearic acid methyl β-alanine derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Methyl-n-(1-Oxooctadecyl)-β-Alanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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