Description

n-Stearoyl-β-Alanine is a high-purity, synthetic fatty acid amide derivative of β-alanine and stearic acid. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional additive, valued for its amphiphilic properties and ability to modify surface characteristics. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a gentle surfactant, emulsifier, or opacifying agent in creams, lotions, and cleansers.
• Hair Care Products: Used as a conditioning agent to improve manageability, shine, and texture in shampoos and conditioners.
• Skin Care Actives: Functions as a penetration enhancer or stabilizer for active ingredients in anti-aging and moisturizing serums.
• Industrial Surfactants & Emulsifiers: Serves as a raw material for synthesizing specialized surfactants for industrial applications.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Additives: Employed as a friction modifier or corrosion inhibitor in specialty lubricant formulations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Used as a softener, lubricant, or finishing agent to improve fabric and leather handle.
• Pharmaceutical Excipients: Potential use as a non-ionic surfactant or solubilizing agent in topical drug delivery systems.
• Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate for organic synthesis and biochemical research in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Stearoyl-β-Alanine
CAS No.	51287-21-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₄₁NO₃
Molecular Weight	355.56 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Stearoyl-β-alanine; 3-(Octadecanoylamino)propanoic Acid; Stearic Acid β-Alanine Amide; N-(2-Carboxyethyl)octadecanamide; Octadecanoyl-β-alanine; β-Alanine, N-stearoyl-; Propanoic acid, 3-[(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]-
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Quality Control

Our n-Stearoyl-β-Alanine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for industrial and cosmetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Approx. 85 - 95 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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