Description

Potassium Tridecanoate is the potassium salt of tridecanoic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid. This compound serves as a versatile surfactant and emulsifying agent, valued for its ability to modify surface tension and stabilize formulations. It is primarily utilized in the production of industrial and institutional cleaning products, personal care items, and as a chemical intermediate in specialized synthesis.

Application

• Primary surfactant and emulsifier in industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning formulations.
• Key ingredient in the manufacture of liquid soaps, detergents, and degreasers.
• Stabilizing agent in personal care products such as creams and lotions.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of other specialty chemicals and esters.
• Component in textile processing aids and fiber lubricants.
• Additive for metalworking fluids and corrosion inhibitors.
• Raw material for polymer and resin modification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tridecanoate
CAS No.	55656-86-5
Molecular Formula	C13H25KO2
Molecular Weight	252.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Tridecylate; Tridecanoic Acid, Potassium Salt; Potassium n-Tridecanoate; Tridecanoic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Undecane Carboxylate; Potassium n-Undecane-1-carboxylate; Potassium Isotridecanoate (mixed isomers)
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Tridecanoate is manufactured under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available for every shipment to 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Potassium Tridecanoate)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.5

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