Description

Heptadec-2-Enyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazole-1-Ethanol Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt belonging to the imidazoline class of compounds. This specialized chemical is valued for its unique surfactant and cationic properties, making it a critical intermediate in advanced formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing high-performance products.

Application

• Hair Conditioner & Cosmetic Formulations: Acts as a cationic conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair fibers.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand-feel to fabrics and provides anti-static properties.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Used as a surfactant or emulsifier in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Serves as a key component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial cooling and processing systems.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in drilling muds and completion fluids for its surfactant and anti-corrosion characteristics.
• Industrial Cleaning Agents: Functions as a surfactant in specialty cleaners where cationic activity is required for surface conditioning and soil removal.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptadec-2-Enyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazole-1-Ethanol Hydrochloride
CAS No.	67785-79-9
Molecular Formula	C22H43N2O·HCl
Molecular Weight	380.05 g/mol (Free base: 343.59 g/mol)
Synonyms	1-Hydroxyethyl-2-heptadecenyl-2-imidazoline Hydrochloride; 2-Heptadecenyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-imidazoline Hydrochloride; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-heptadecenyl-2-imidazoline Hydrochloride; Heptadecenyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline Hydrochloride; Cationic Imidazoline Salt; CAS 67785-79-9; (Z)-2-Heptadec-8-enyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol hydrochloride (isomeric form)
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Quality Control

Our Heptadec-2-Enyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazole-1-Ethanol Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	4.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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