Description

9-Octadecanesulfonic Acid, 18-(Dibutylamino)-10-Hydroxy-18-Oxo-, Monosodium Salt is a high-purity, specialty anionic surfactant and complexing agent. This compound is valued for its unique amphiphilic structure, which provides excellent surface activity and metal-chelating properties in demanding formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking advanced performance additives.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a high-performance surfactant and emulsifier in premium skin care products, shampoos, and conditioners.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a key component in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and hard surface cleaners due to its excellent wetting and soil removal capabilities.
• Textile Processing: Used as a leveling agent, dye dispersant, and scouring aid in textile manufacturing and finishing.
• Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking fluids.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in formulations for demulsifiers and as a surfactant in enhanced oil recovery processes.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or additive in the synthesis of more complex surfactants and functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Octadecanesulfonic Acid, 18-(Dibutylamino)-10-Hydroxy-18-Oxo-, Monosodium Salt
CAS No.	68039-16-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₆H₅₂NNaO₆S
Molecular Weight	529.76 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 18-(dibutylamino)-10-hydroxy-18-oxooctadecane-9-sulfonate; 18-(Dibutylamino)-10-hydroxy-18-oxooctadecane-9-sulfonic acid sodium salt; Octadecanesulfonic acid, 18-(dibutylamino)-10-hydroxy-18-oxo-, monosodium salt; N,N-Dibutyl-10-hydroxy-9-sulfooctadecanamide sodium salt; Amphoteric surfactant CAS 68039-16-7; Hydroxyoxo sulfonate surfactant
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Quality Control

Our production of 9-Octadecanesulfonic Acid, 18-(Dibutylamino)-10-Hydroxy-18-Oxo-, Monosodium Salt adheres to a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (1% 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.