Description

[2-[(1-Oxododecyl)Amino]Ethoxy]Acetic Acid is a high-purity, specialty amphoteric surfactant intermediate with a defined molecular structure. This compound is valued for its ability to impart mildness, conditioning properties, and excellent foam stability in formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and high-performance cleaning industries for the synthesis of ultra-mild betaines and other amphoteric surfactants.

Application

• Primary Intermediate for Ultra-Mild Surfactants: Key starting material for synthesizing lauramidopropyl betaine and related amphoteric surfactants.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in the production of shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and baby care products where mildness is critical.
• High-Performance Cleaning Formulations: Imparts foam boosting and viscosity-modifying properties in industrial and institutional cleaners.
• Conditioning Agent Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for compounds that provide skin and hair conditioning benefits.
• Pharmaceutical & Topical Preparations: Potential use in formulating mild surfactants for medicated washes and topical applications.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Valuable building block in organic synthesis for introducing a hydrophilic ethoxyacetic acid moiety linked to a lauramide chain.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2-[(1-Oxododecyl)Amino]Ethoxy]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	66653-99-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₁NO₄
Molecular Weight	301.43 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Carboxymethoxyethyl)lauramide; Glycine, N-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-, N-(carboxymethyl) derivative; Lauramido Propyl Betaine Carboxylic Acid Precursor; 2-[(Lauroylamino)ethoxy]acetic Acid; N-Lauroyl-N'-(carboxymethyl)ethylenediamine; AEDA; Contact for additional trade names and identifiers.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [2-[(1-Oxododecyl)Amino]Ethoxy]Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for surfactant intermediate applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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