Description

Sodium n-(2-Carboxyethyl)-n-Octadecyl-β-Alaninate is a high-purity, anionic surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and antistatic properties, making it a critical component in advanced formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and polymer industries seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier and surfactant in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners, providing stable emulsions and a smooth skin feel.
• Textile Processing: Used as a softening agent, antistatic agent, and lubricant in fiber and fabric treatment to improve handleability and comfort.
• Polymer & Plastics Industry: Serves as an internal or external antistatic agent and processing aid for synthetic resins and films.
• Industrial Cleaners & Detergents: Functions as a wetting and dispersing agent in specialty cleaning formulations for hard surfaces.
• Coatings & Inks: Employed as a pigment dispersant and flow control additive to improve color development and application properties.
• Metalworking Fluids: Utilized as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in synthetic and semi-synthetic coolant formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium n-(2-Carboxyethyl)-n-Octadecyl-β-Alaninate
CAS No.	25054-73-3
Molecular Formula	C25H48NNaO4
Molecular Weight	449.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium N-(2-Carboxyethyl)-N-octadecyl-β-alaninate; N-Octadecyliminodipropionic Acid, Sodium Salt; Sodium Octadecyl Iminodipropionate; Octadecyl Iminodipropionic Acid Sodium Salt; Crodasinic LS35 (Trade Name); Amphoteric Surfactant (C18); N-Stearyl Iminodipropionic Acid Sodium Salt; 3,3'-(Octadecylimino)bis(propanoic acid) sodium salt
EINECS	246-596-1

Quality Control

Our Sodium n-(2-Carboxyethyl)-n-Octadecyl-β-Alaninate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance, meeting the specifications required for industrial and cosmetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and identity is provided with each shipment.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0 %
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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