Description

3,3'-[[2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)(3-Hydroxypropyl)Amino]Ethyl]Imino]Dipropanol is a versatile, multi-hydroxyl functional tertiary amine compound, valued for its excellent chelating and surface-active properties. This chemical is a critical intermediate and functional additive, enabling enhanced performance in formulations requiring metal ion control and pH buffering. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and industrial cleaning sectors for its ability to improve stability and efficacy.

Application

• Chelating Agent in Personal Care: Used in shampoos, conditioners, and skin creams to sequester metal ions that can degrade product quality and stability.
• Textile Auxiliary: Functions as a leveling agent, dispersant, and chelant in dyeing and finishing processes to ensure uniform color and improve fastness.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Enhances the cleaning power of hard surface and laundry detergents by controlling water hardness and preventing scale formation.
• Metalworking Fluids: Acts as a corrosion inhibitor and stabilizer in coolants and lubricants to protect metal surfaces.
• Crosslinking Agent Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of polymers, resins, and other specialty chemicals.
• Agricultural Formulations: Utilized as an adjuvant or stabilizer in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to improve application characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-[[2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)(3-Hydroxypropyl)Amino]Ethyl]Imino]Dipropanol
CAS No.	5417-05-0
Molecular Formula	C13H30N2O4
Molecular Weight	278.39 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Bis(3-hydroxypropyl)-N'-(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylenediamine; 1,1'-[2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]ethyl]iminobis[3-propanol]; 2-[2-[Bis(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]ethyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol; Ethanol, 2,2'-[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]ethyl]imino]bis-; Amino alcohol surfactant; Polyhydroxy tertiary amine; Chelating amine
EINECS	226-542-9

Quality Control

Our production of 3,3'-[[2-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)(3-Hydroxypropyl)Amino]Ethyl]Imino]Dipropanol adheres to a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and compliance with agreed specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

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). 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 (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (5% solution)	9.0 - 11.0
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10

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