Description

1-[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Hexadecan-2-Ol is a high-purity, amphiphilic organic compound featuring a long alkyl chain and a polar amino alcohol head group. This unique structure provides excellent surfactant and emulsifying properties, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for formulating products requiring controlled viscosity, stability, and mildness.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a key emulsifier, thickener, and conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug delivery systems.
• Specialty Surfactants: Used in the formulation of high-performance surfactants for industrial and institutional cleaning applications.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, lubricant, and antistatic agent in fiber and leather treatment processes.
• Lubricant Additives: Employed as a friction modifier and corrosion inhibitor in specialty lubricant formulations.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides by improving spreading and adhesion on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Hexadecan-2-Ol
CAS No.	19845-37-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₄₇NO₃
Molecular Weight	373.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecan-2-ol, 1-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-; 2-Hexadecanol, 1-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)hexadecylamine oxide alcohol; Cetyl diethanolamine; 1-[Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-hexadecanol; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-aminohexadecan-2-ol; 2-(Dodecylamino)ethanol derivative (related); Amphoteric surfactant intermediate
EINECS	243-359-4

Quality Control

Our 1-[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Hexadecan-2-Ol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

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 acids. The product is hygroscopic; ensure containers are sealed after each use to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	40 - 50 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.