Description

n-[2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl]Hexadecan-1-Amide is a high-purity specialty amide surfactant with a unique polar head group structure. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, conditioning, and antistatic properties, making it a versatile intermediate for advanced formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and industrial surfactant sectors for developing high-performance products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a key conditioning agent and emulsifier in hair conditioners, shampoos, skin creams, and lotions, providing smoothness and manageability.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softener, lubricant, and antistatic agent in fiber processing and fabric finishing to improve hand feel and processing performance.
• Industrial Surfactants: Serves as a base component for formulating specialty surfactants, emulsifiers, and dispersants for various industrial applications.
• Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricity additive in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a component in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading, adhesion, and penetration.
• Paper & Pulp Chemicals: Used as a softener and debonding agent in tissue paper production and as a processing aid in pulp mills.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-[2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl]Hexadecan-1-Amide
CAS No.	25065-63-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	342.57 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-((2-Hydroxyethyl)amino)ethyl)hexadecanamide; Hexadecanamide, N-[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl]-; Palmitamidoethyl Hydroxyethylamine; 2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide; Ethanol, 2,2'-(hexadecanoylimino)bis-; Amide EA; Conditioning Amide EA; N-Palmitoyl Ethanolamine Ethoxylate
EINECS	246-634-9

Quality Control

Our n-[2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl]Hexadecan-1-Amide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure consistent purity and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your formulation requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.