Description

2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Myristate is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt derivative, synthesized from myristic acid and dimethylaminoethanol. This compound is valued for its cationic surfactant properties, offering excellent emulsification, conditioning, and antistatic effects. It is primarily utilized in the personal care, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries as a key ingredient in hair conditioners, skin creams, and topical formulations. Its compatibility with a wide range of ingredients makes it a preferred choice for formulators seeking stable and effective cationic emulsions.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a primary cationic surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to impart softness, manageability, and antistatic properties.
• Skin Care Products: Used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and moisturizers to enhance texture and delivery of active ingredients.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as an excipient in ointments, gels, and medicated creams to improve drug solubility, stability, and skin penetration.
• Cosmetic Emulsions: Functions as a stabilizer and cationic emulsifier in make-up foundations, sunscreens, and color cosmetics.
• Industrial Surfactants: Employed in specialty industrial applications requiring cationic emulsification, such as in textile softeners or corrosion inhibitors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Myristate
CAS No.	43016-78-0
Molecular Formula	C18H37NO2
Molecular Weight	299.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylaminoethyl Myristate; Myristic Acid 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Ester; 2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)Ethyl Tetradecanoate; N,N-Dimethylethanolamine Myristate Ester; Tetradecanoic Acid 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Ester; DMAE Myristate; Crodasinic MY; Cationic Surfactant MY
EINECS	256-049-5

Quality Control

Our 2-(Dimethylamino)Ethyl Myristate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines to guarantee supply consistency and product reliability for our global B2B partners.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for an extended period.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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