Description

Myristyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline is a versatile cationic surfactant and corrosion inhibitor derived from myristic acid. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, softening, and antistatic properties, making it a key intermediate in high-performance formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective, multifunctional ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a conditioning agent and emulsifier in hair conditioners, creams, and lotions.
• Textile Processing: Used as a fabric softener and antistatic agent for synthetic fibers.
• Industrial Cleaners & Detergents: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and surfactant in acid-based cleaning formulations and metalworking fluids.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in drilling and production chemicals.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Employed as a softening agent and for deposit control.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Used as an emulsifier and spreader in pesticide and herbicide formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Myristyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
CAS No.	6942-02-5
Molecular Formula	C19H38N2O
Molecular Weight	310.52 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 4,5-dihydro-2-nortetradecyl-; 2-Nortetradecyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-tetradecylimidazoline; Myristyl Imidazoline; Tetradecyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline; Amine C, imidazoline derivative; Crodazoline MY; Schercozoline M
EINECS	230-102-1

Quality Control

Our Myristyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
pH (10% solution)	9.0 - 11.0
Color (Gardner)	≤ 5

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