Description

(Z)-n-[2-[2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl]Ethyl]Ethylenediamine is a specialized organic compound featuring a long-chain alkenyl group attached to an imidazoline-ethylenediamine core structure. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable surfactant intermediate and cationic conditioning agent with excellent emulsifying and substantivity properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial chemical sectors seeking to formulate high-performance products with enhanced stability and surface activity.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a key cationic conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Serves as a primary softening agent, imparting a smooth, luxurious feel to fabrics and improving their antistatic properties.
• Industrial Surfactant & Emulsifier: Used in the synthesis of specialty surfactants and as an emulsifier for oil-in-water systems in various industrial applications.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Intermediate: Employed in the production of filming amines and other compounds used to protect metal surfaces in cooling water systems and industrial processes.
• Asphalt & Bitumen Additives: Functions as an adhesion promoter and emulsifying agent in road construction and roofing material formulations.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized as a component in drilling muds and production chemicals for its surfactant and demulsification properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-n-[2-[2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl]Ethyl]Ethylenediamine
CAS No.	20565-76-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₄₈N₄
Molecular Weight	392.67 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Heptadecenyl-1-(2-aminoethyl)-2-imidazoline; 1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-(8-heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline; N-[2-[2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl]ethyl]-1,2-ethanediamine; Oleyl imidazoline ethylenediamine; (Z)-1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-(heptadec-8-en-1-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole; Aminoethyl heptadecenyl imidazoline; Cationic imidazoline surfactant intermediate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Z)-n-[2-[2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl]Ethyl]Ethylenediamine is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, amine value, and color are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, amber to brown viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Amine Value	Contact for details
Color (Gardner)	≤ 12
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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