Description

n-[3-[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Propyl]Palmitamide n-Oxide is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant and conditioning agent derived from palmitic acid. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, foaming, and substantive properties, making it a key ingredient in formulations requiring mildness and conditioning effects. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for creating premium rinse-off and leave-on products.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: As a primary conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to impart softness, manageability, and shine.
• Skin Care Products: Used in facial cleansers, body washes, and lotions for its mild cleansing and skin-smoothing properties.
• Cosmetic Preparations: Serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and make-up products.
• Industrial Surfactant: Employed in specialty cleaning formulations and industrial processes requiring gentle, biodegradable surfactants.
• Pharmaceutical Aids: Potential use as an excipient in topical drug delivery systems for its emulsifying and skin-penetration enhancing qualities.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-[3-[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Propyl]Palmitamide n-Oxide
CAS No.	66161-68-0
Molecular Formula	C23H48N2O4
Molecular Weight	416.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Palmitamidopropylamine Oxide; N-Palmitamidopropyl-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine N-Oxide; Palmitoylaminopropyl Dihydroxyethylamine Oxide; Amine Oxide, N-[3-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]propyl]hexadecanamide, N-oxide; 66161-68-0; Conditioning Agent PO; CAPO
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Quality Control

Our n-[3-[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Propyl]Palmitamide n-Oxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, amine oxide content, and residual solvents are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Amine Oxide Content)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Water Content	≤ 3.0 %
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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