Description

(Z)-1-Ethyl-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1H-Imidazolium Ethyl Sulphate is a high-purity, specialty imidazolium-based ionic liquid and cationic surfactant. This compound is valued for its unique combination of surface activity, solubility properties, and chemical stability, making it a critical performance additive in advanced formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and specialty chemical industries for its superior conditioning and softening capabilities.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a highly effective cationic surfactant, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand-feel to fabrics and reduces static cling in laundry and textile finishing applications.
• Personal Care Emulsions: Used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in skin creams, lotions, and other leave-on cosmetic products.
• Antistatic Agents: Formulated into products for plastics, synthetic fibers, and electronics to dissipate static charge.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Serves as a component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Phase Transfer Catalysis: Utilized as an ionic liquid catalyst in organic synthesis to facilitate reactions between immiscible reactants.
• Paper Softening: Applied in the paper manufacturing process to improve the softness and quality of tissue and hygiene products.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-1-Ethyl-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1H-Imidazolium Ethyl Sulphate
CAS No.	61596-15-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₆H₅₂N₂O₅S
Molecular Weight	504.77 g/mol
Synonyms	Oleyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline Ethyl Sulfate; 1-Ethyl-2-(8-heptadecenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-imidazolium ethyl sulfate; (Z)-1-Ethyl-2-(8-heptadecenyl)-2-imidazoline-1-ethanol ethyl sulfate; Cationic Surfactant CAS 61596-15-4; Ethyl Sulfate Ester of Oleyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline; Imidazolinium Ethyl Sulfate; Oleyl Imidazoline Ethyl Sulfate; Softening Agent CAS 61596-15-4
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Quality Control

Our production of (Z)-1-Ethyl-2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1H-Imidazolium Ethyl Sulphate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure consistent purity and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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