Description

n-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Tricosanamide is a high-purity, synthetic fatty acid amide derivative, also known by its CAS number 171022-15-4. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, prized for its unique combination of a long hydrocarbon chain and a polar hydroxyethyl head group. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, lubricant, and specialty polymer industries seeking to modify surface properties, enhance stability, or impart specific rheological characteristics to their formulations.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a non-ionic emulsifier, opacifier, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.
• Lubricant & Grease Additives: Functions as a friction modifier, anti-wear agent, and thickening agent in synthetic and semi-synthetic lubricants.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used as a slip agent, internal lubricant, and anti-blocking agent in plastic films and engineered polymers.
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Serves as a softening agent, spin finish, and anti-static agent for synthetic and natural fibers.
• Metalworking Fluids: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricity enhancer in cutting and drawing oils.
• Ink & Coating Additives: Improves flow, leveling, and substrate wetting in specialty printing inks and industrial coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Tricosanamide
CAS No.	171022-15-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₅₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	409.68 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)behenamide; 2-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)tricosanamide; Tricosanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethylamide; Behenic acid hydroxyethylamide; Erucamide hydroxyethyl derivative; Fatty acid amide ethoxylate (C22); N-Hydroxyethylbehenamide; Light-sensitive (store away from light)
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Quality Control

Our n-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Tricosanamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, melting point, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding industrial and specialty chemical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	95 - 105 °C
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Amine Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	140 - 160 mg KOH/g
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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