Description

2-[(Carboxymethyl)(Dodecyl)Amino]Acetic Acid is a high-purity amphoteric surfactant and chelating agent, valued for its excellent metal ion sequestration and surface activity. This compound is critical for formulators requiring a stable, high-performance ingredient that functions effectively across a wide pH range. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing industries for its superior compatibility and multifunctional properties.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Used as a mild surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Acts as a key chelating agent and detergent builder in hard surface cleaners and degreasers.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Serves as a leveling agent, softener, and metal ion scavenger in dyeing and finishing processes.
• Metal Treatment & Plating: Functions as a complexing agent in electroplating baths and metal cleaning solutions to control water hardness.
• Agricultural Formulations: Employed as a compatibility agent and stabilizer in pesticide and herbicide concentrates.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and completion fluids for its scale inhibition and dispersant properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(Carboxymethyl)(Dodecyl)Amino]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	5931-57-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₃NO₄
Molecular Weight	315.45 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Dodecyliminodiacetic Acid; Dodecyliminodiacetic Acid; Lauryliminodiacetic Acid; N-Lauryliminodiacetic Acid; IDA-12; LIDA; 2,2'-[(Dodecylimino)diacetic acid]; (Carboxymethyl)(dodecyl)glycine
EINECS	227-668-6

Quality Control

Our production of 2-[(Carboxymethyl)(Dodecyl)Amino]Acetic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (1% Solution)	4.0 - 6.0

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