Description

1,1'-(Octadecylimino)Dipropan-2-Ol is a high-purity, long-chain tertiary amine oxide surfactant. This compound is valued for its excellent surface-active properties, making it a key component in formulations requiring superior wetting, foaming, and emulsification. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors for developing high-performance products.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Used as a primary or co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for its mildness and rich foam generation.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Acts as a powerful wetting and emulsifying agent in hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and laundry detergents.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a leveling agent, softener, and antistatic agent in fiber treatment and dyeing processes.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides by improving spray coverage and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in drilling muds and production chemicals.
• Paint & Coating Additives: Functions as a pigment dispersant and flow control agent to improve product stability and application properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-(Octadecylimino)Dipropan-2-Ol
CAS No.	28137-64-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₅₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	385.67 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Bis(2-hydroxypropyl)octadecylamine N-oxide; Octadecyl bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amine oxide; Stearyl bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amine oxide; Ammonyx SO; Aromox® DMC-W; Arquad® DMCB; 1,1'-(Octadecylimino)bis(2-propanol) N-oxide
EINECS	248-873-3

Quality Control

Our 1,1'-(Octadecylimino)Dipropan-2-Ol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, amine oxide content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Amine Oxide Content)	≥ 95.0 %
Free Amine Content	≤ 2.0 %
Water Content	≤ 1.0 %
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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