Description

Hexadecanoic Acid, 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Ester, (Z)-2-Butenedioate (1:1) is a specialized cationic surfactant and emulsifier, known for its unique combination of a fatty acid ester and a quaternary ammonium-like moiety. This compound is valued for its ability to impart conditioning, antistatic, and emulsifying properties in demanding formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for creating high-performance products.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a key conditioning and detangling agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks.
• Skin Care Products: Used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and moisturizers.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as an excipient in ointments, creams, and gels to enhance drug delivery and texture.
• Cosmetic Emulsions: Functions as a cationic emulsifier for stabilizing oil-in-water (O/W) systems.
• Industrial Surfactants: Employed in specialty cleaning and textile softening applications where cationic activity is required.
• Antistatic Agent: Incorporated into products to reduce static charge on hair and synthetic fibers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecanoic Acid, 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Ester, (Z)-2-Butenedioate (1:1)
CAS No.	129320-10-1
Molecular Formula	C22H43NO6
Molecular Weight	417.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl palmitate fumarate (1:1); Palmitic acid 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester fumarate; Cetrimonium fumarate (related salt); Cetyl dimethylaminoethyl fumarate; Cationic emulsifier 129320-10-1; N,N-Dimethylethanolamine palmitate fumarate; DMAPA palmitate fumarate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Hexadecanoic Acid, 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Ester, (Z)-2-Butenedioate (1:1) adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurities, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or waxy mass
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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