Description

Disodium 1-[2-(Carboxymethoxy)Ethyl]-1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-2-Undecyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant and chelating agent derived from a substituted imidazolium structure. This compound matters for its unique dual functionality, offering excellent metal ion sequestration alongside surface-active properties in demanding formulations. Industrial manufacturers and R&D chemists need it for creating high-performance cleaning systems, personal care products, and specialized chemical synthesis where controlled chelation and mildness are critical. Its specific molecular architecture provides enhanced stability and compatibility in complex aqueous matrices.

Application

• Hard Surface Cleaners & Detergents: Acts as a powerful chelating surfactant to sequester calcium, magnesium, and other metal ions that cause water hardness, improving cleaning efficacy in industrial and institutional formulations.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a mild yet effective chelator and emulsifying agent in shampoos, body washes, and skin creams to stabilize formulations and enhance foam quality.
• Textile Processing Auxiliary: Serves as a scouring agent and metal ion control agent in dyeing and finishing baths to prevent shade variation and improve color fastness.
• Industrial Water Treatment: Functions as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in cooling water and boiler water systems to control mineral deposition.
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): Investigated for use in chemical flooding formulations due to its ability to modify interfacial tension and complex with divalent cations in reservoir brines.
• Agricultural Formulations: Employed as a compatibility agent and stabilizer in liquid fertilizers and pesticide concentrates to prevent precipitation of metal salts.
• Laboratory & Analytical Chemistry: Used as a specialized buffer component or chelating agent in analytical procedures requiring control of specific metal ions.
• Polymerization & Catalyst Systems: Acts as a ligand or stabilizer in certain metal-catalyzed polymerization processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Disodium 1-[2-(Carboxymethoxy)Ethyl]-1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-2-Undecyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide
CAS No.	14350-97-1
Molecular Formula	C21H37N2Na2O6
Molecular Weight	458.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Disodium N-Carboxymethyl-N-[2-[(carboxymethoxy)ethyl]-N-(2-undecyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)glycinate; Disodium 2-Undecyl-1-(carboxymethyl)-1-[2-(carboxymethoxy)ethyl]-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazolium Hydroxide; Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate (related amphoteric surfactant class); Imidazolium-based amphoteric surfactant; CAS 14350-97-1; Glycine, N-(carboxymethyl)-N-[2-[(carboxymethoxy)ethyl]-N-(2-undecyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-, disodium salt; Amphoteric surfactant 14350-97-1
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Quality Control

Our production of Disodium 1-[2-(Carboxymethoxy)Ethyl]-1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-2-Undecyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide adheres to a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (1% Solution)	9.0 - 11.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Microbiological Control	Contact for details

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