Description

Choline Stearate is a quaternary ammonium salt formed from choline and stearic acid, known for its excellent emulsifying and conditioning properties. This compound is valued for its ability to act as a cationic surfactant, providing superior substantivity to surfaces like hair and skin, and for its role in stabilizing emulsions. It is a key ingredient sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for formulating high-performance creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A primary emulsifier and cationic conditioning agent in hair conditioners, creams, lotions, and styling products to improve softness and manageability.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as an excipient in topical formulations for its emulsifying properties and potential to enhance drug delivery.
• Skin Care: Functions as an emollient and skin-softening agent in moisturizers and anti-aging creams.
• Industrial Applications: Can serve as an antistatic agent, lubricant, or softener in textile and fiber treatments.
• Food Industry (Potential): May be explored as an emulsifier in certain food-grade applications, subject to regulatory approval.

Basic Information

Product Name	Choline Stearate
CAS No.	23464-76-8
Molecular Formula	C23H49NO3
Molecular Weight	387.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Choline octadecanoate; (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium stearate; Stearic acid choline salt; N,N,N-Trimethylethanolammonium stearate; Choline stearic acid salt; Octadecanoic acid, 2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl ester; Abitol E
EINECS	245-656-4

Quality Control

Our Choline Stearate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, melting point, and loss on drying. Specifications can be tailored to meet GMP, ISO, or other relevant industry standards upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Choline Stearate)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	Approx. 70 - 75 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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