Description

N,n-Dimethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Octanoate is a quaternary ammonium salt with surfactant and antimicrobial properties, derived from octanoic acid. This compound is valued for its dual functionality as a cationic surfactant and a mild preservative, offering excellent emulsifying and conditioning effects. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial formulation sectors seeking effective, multifunctional ingredients.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a conditioning agent and antistatic in shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products.
• Skin Care Products: Used as an emulsifier and mild preservative in creams, lotions, and cleansers.
• Cosmetic Preservative: Provides antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi.
• Industrial Surfactant: Serves as a cationic surfactant in textile softeners, fabric conditioners, and antistatic agents.
• Biocide Formulations: Employed as an active ingredient or co-formulant in disinfectant and sanitizer products.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and surfactant in drilling and production fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Dimethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Octanoate
CAS No.	108067-35-2
Molecular Formula	C12H27NO3
Molecular Weight	233.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Decyldimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium octanoate; 2-Hydroxy-N,N-dimethylethanaminium octanoate; Caprylate salt of dimethylethanolamine; DMEA Octanoate; Octanoic acid, compd. with 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol (1:1); N,N-Dimethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)octan-1-aminium octanoate; Deciquam 280
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Quality Control

Our N,n-Dimethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Octanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is available upon request, supporting compliance with relevant industry standards for cosmetic and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content	≤ 1.0 %
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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