Description

Sodium n-Hexadecanoyl-L-Valinate is a high-purity, synthetic amino acid-derived surfactant. This compound is valued for its excellent surface-active properties, biodegradability, and compatibility with biological systems, making it a sophisticated ingredient for advanced formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for developing mild, high-performance products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: As a primary or co-surfactant in facial cleansers, shower gels, shampoos, and shaving creams for its mildness and skin compatibility.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used in topical creams, ointments, and medicated washes as an emulsifier or penetration enhancer.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in membrane protein studies and as a component in cell lysis buffers due to its gentle denaturing properties.
• High-End Detergents: Incorporated into specialty cleaning formulations where biodegradability and low irritation are critical.
• Micelle & Nanocarrier Systems: Serves as a building block for drug delivery vesicles and nano-emulsions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium n-Hexadecanoyl-L-Valinate
CAS No.	32190-54-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₄₀NNaO₄
Molecular Weight	393.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Palmitoyl Valinate; N-Palmitoyl-L-Valine Sodium Salt; L-Valine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-, sodium salt; Palmitoyl Valine Sodium Salt; Sodium N-Palmitoylvalinate; Hexadecanoyl-L-valine sodium salt; Surfactant V-PNa; N-Hexadecanoyl-L-valine sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium n-Hexadecanoyl-L-Valinate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for cosmetic and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation and clumping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (1% Solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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