Description

3-(D-Gluconoylamino)Propyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is a high-purity, quaternary ammonium compound derived from gluconic acid, offering a unique combination of cationic activity and carbohydrate-derived biocompatibility. This matters for formulators seeking effective, mild, and environmentally considerate conditioning and antimicrobial agents. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for creating advanced hair conditioners, skin care products, and topical formulations.

Application

• Hair Care Conditioning Agent: Provides excellent detangling, softness, and manageability in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks due to its cationic nature and affinity for keratin.
• Skin Care Formulations: Acts as a mild surfactant and emollient in creams, lotions, and cleansers, enhancing skin feel and product stability.
• Topical Pharmaceutical Preparations: Used as an excipient in creams, ointments, and gels for its emulsifying and mild preservative-potentiating properties.
• Fabric Softeners and Conditioners: Imparts softness and antistatic properties to textiles in specialty laundry applications.
• Industrial Biocide and Preservative: Finds application in water treatment systems and as a preservative in industrial fluids where a milder, more degradable quat is preferred.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-(D-Gluconoylamino)Propyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	51812-80-7
Molecular Formula	C15H33ClN2O7
Molecular Weight	388.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Gluconamidopropyl Dimethyl 2-Hydroxyethyl Ammonium Chloride; D-Gluconamide, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, chloride; Laurydimonium Hydroxypropyl Gluconamide Chloride; Polyquaternium-67 (related); Gluconamidopropyl Lauryldimonium Chloride (common trade name variant); N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-D-gluconamide chloride; 1-Propanaminium, 3-(D-gluconoylamino)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-(D-Gluconoylamino)Propyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for personal care and cosmetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, purity, and relevant physical parameters is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 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 lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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