Description

n-Decyl-D-Gluconamide is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant derived from renewable glucose and fatty acid sources. This compound is valued for its excellent surface-active properties, biodegradability, and mildness, making it a preferred choice in formulations requiring high performance with environmental and skin compatibility. It serves as a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking sustainable and effective amphiphilic molecules.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a gentle, non-irritating emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and shampoos.
• Biodegradable Surfactants: Serves as a key component in "green" or eco-friendly detergent and cleaning formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients: Used as a solubilizing agent or stabilizer in topical drug delivery systems.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and absorption of agrochemicals due to its surfactant properties.
• Research & Development: Employed as a biochemical tool in membrane protein studies and as a model for sugar-based amphiphiles.
• Industrial Cleaners: Formulated into specialty industrial and institutional cleaners where mildness and biodegradability are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Decyl-D-Gluconamide
CAS No.	18375-62-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₃NO₆
Molecular Weight	335.44 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Gluconamide, N-decyl-; N-Decyl-D-gluconamide; Decyl Gluconamide; N-(Decyl)-D-gluconamide; Gluconic acid decyl amide; Sugar-based surfactant C10; Alkyl polyglycoside precursor; 1-Decylamino-1-deoxy-D-glucitol
EINECS	242-247-1

Quality Control

Our n-Decyl-D-Gluconamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Microbial Limits	Contact for details

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