Description

Dimethyl[(3-Stearoylamino)Propyl]Ammonium Lactate is a quaternary ammonium compound with a long-chain fatty acid amide group, offering a unique combination of cationic and lipophilic properties. This structure makes it highly effective as a conditioning and emulsifying agent, providing substantive benefits to surfaces and formulations. It is primarily utilized in the personal care, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries where its dual functionality is valued.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Rinses: Acts as a substantive conditioning agent, imparting softness, manageability, and antistatic properties to hair.
• Skin Care & Cosmetic Creams: Functions as an effective emulsifier and cationic surfactant, enhancing the texture and stability of lotions and creams while providing a smooth after-feel.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a key softening agent for textiles, providing a soft hand feel and reducing static cling.
• Industrial Surfactants: Serves as a cationic emulsifier or dispersant in various industrial formulations, including coatings and polishes.
• Antistatic Agents: Employed in formulations for plastics, synthetic fibers, and electronics to reduce static charge accumulation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl[(3-Stearoylamino)Propyl]Ammonium Lactate
CAS No.	55819-53-9
Molecular Formula	C26H54N2O3
Molecular Weight	442.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate; Dimethylaminopropyl Stearamide Lactate; N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]octadecanamide lactate; Lactate salt of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine; Adogen® 477 (potential trade name); Cationic surfactant S-180 (potential trade name); Quaternary ammonium compound, (stearamidopropyl)dimethyl, lactate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl[(3-Stearoylamino)Propyl]Ammonium Lactate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is available upon request 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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