Description

1-[2-(2-Carboxyethoxy)Ethyl]-1-(2-Carboxyethyl)-2-Heptylimidazolin-2-Ium Hydroxide is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its unique structure, offering excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and conditioning properties in demanding formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and specialty chemical synthesis industries for its performance and versatility.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a mild surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos, body washes, and skin creams, providing enhanced softness and manageability.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softening agent, lubricant, and antistatic agent in fiber and fabric treatment processes.
• Industrial Cleaning: Serves as a key component in specialty detergent and cleaner formulations for hard surfaces and metals.
• Coatings & Inks: Functions as a dispersing agent and stabilizer in pigment preparations and coating systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile intermediate or catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Potential application as a corrosion inhibitor or formulation additive in drilling and production fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[2-(2-Carboxyethoxy)Ethyl]-1-(2-Carboxyethyl)-2-Heptylimidazolin-2-Ium Hydroxide
CAS No.	14356-50-4
Molecular Formula	C20H36N2O6
Molecular Weight	400.51 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Heptyl-1-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-1-(2-carboxyethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-ium hydroxide; Heptyl imidazoline dicarboxylate; Amphoteric surfactant 14356-50-4; 1H-Imidazolium, 4,5-dihydro-2-heptyl-1-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]-, hydroxide; N-Carboxyethyl-N'-(2-carboxyethoxyethyl)-2-heptylimidazolinium hydroxide; Monateric 949J (trade name variant); Amphoteric imidazoline derivative; Dicarboxyethyl heptyl imidazoline
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-[2-(2-Carboxyethoxy)Ethyl]-1-(2-Carboxyethyl)-2-Heptylimidazolin-2-Ium Hydroxide adheres to a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet defined specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance for your quality assurance protocols.

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 extreme heat. Due to its ionic nature, prolonged exposure to high humidity should be avoided to prevent caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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