Description

1,1-Bis(2-Oxyethyl)-2-Heptadecenyl-2-Imidazolyl Chloride is a specialized quaternary ammonium compound with a unique long-chain unsaturated alkyl group. This structure is engineered to provide excellent surface-active and conditioning properties, making it a valuable intermediate for high-performance formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and specialty chemical industries for developing innovative surfactants, softeners, and emulsifiers.

Application

• Hair Care & Cosmetic Formulations: Acts as a highly effective conditioning agent and antistatic ingredient in shampoos, conditioners, and styling products.
• Textile Softeners: Serves as a key cationic component in the synthesis of fabric softeners, providing excellent softening and antistatic properties to textiles.
• Specialty Surfactants: Used as a versatile intermediate for creating novel cationic and amphoteric surfactants with tailored performance characteristics.
• Industrial Emulsifiers: Employed in the formulation of stable emulsions for various industrial applications, including lubricants and processing aids.
• Biocide & Preservative Synergist: Can be utilized in formulations where its cationic nature enhances the efficacy of other antimicrobial agents.
• Paper & Pulp Chemicals: Functions as a softening and debonding agent in paper manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Bis(2-Oxyethyl)-2-Heptadecenyl-2-Imidazolyl Chloride
CAS No.	126836-12-2
Molecular Formula	C24H45ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	429.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Heptadecenyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)imidazolinium Chloride; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-heptadecenylimidazolinium Chloride; Oleyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride (related analog); Quaternary Ammonium Compound (C24); CAS 126836-12-2; UNII-8R8Q034I4F; Heptadecenyl Imidazoline Ethoxylate Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1,1-Bis(2-Oxyethyl)-2-Heptadecenyl-2-Imidazolyl Chloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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