Description

1-(Dodecyloxy)-3-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Propan-2-Ol is a specialty surfactant and amine oxide derivative with a unique amphoteric structure. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, foaming, and conditioning properties, offering a balance of performance and mildness. It is primarily used by formulators in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective, multifunctional ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a gentle surfactant and foam booster in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers, providing a rich lather and smooth skin feel.
• Hair Conditioners & Treatments: Serves as an effective conditioning agent, improving hair manageability, softness, and reducing static.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Used in liquid dish soaps, hard surface cleaners, and industrial degreasers for its emulsifying and grease-cutting capabilities.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, lubricant, and antistatic agent in fabric finishing and leather treatment processes.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a wetting agent, spreader, or penetrant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance coverage and efficacy.
• Cosmetic Emulsions: Stabilizes oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions in lotions and creams, contributing to texture and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Dodecyloxy)-3-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Propan-2-Ol
CAS No.	18448-68-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₇NO₃
Molecular Weight	303.48 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-hydroxy-3-dodecyloxypropyl)amine; 2-[[(2-Hydroxy-3-dodecyloxypropyl)amino]ethanol]; Dodecyl Glycidyl Ether-Hydroxyethylamine Adduct; Lauryl Glycidyl Ether-Hydroxyethylamine Adduct; Amino Alcohol Surfactant CAS 18448-68-5; Amphoteric Surfactant 18448-68-5
EINECS	242-327-5

Quality Control

We maintain strict quality control protocols for our chemical intermediates. Each batch of 1-(Dodecyloxy)-3-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Propan-2-Ol is tested to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your formulation specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.5

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