Description

6-Hydroxy-N,n-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Hexanamide is a versatile, multi-functional hydroxy amide compound with a unique molecular structure. This chemical is valued for its excellent humectant, emollient, and coupling properties, making it a key performance additive in advanced formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for creating high-performance products with enhanced stability and sensory profiles.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a highly effective humectant and moisturizer in skin creams, lotions, and serums.
• Hair Care Products: Used in conditioners and styling products to impart softness, manageability, and shine.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a non-irritating emollient and penetration enhancer in ointments and dermatological creams.
• Industrial Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a coupling agent and corrosion inhibitor.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a plasticizer and viscosity modifier in various polymer systems.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Used as a softening and conditioning agent for fibers and hides.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxy-N,n-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Hexanamide
CAS No.	68052-21-1
Molecular Formula	C12H25NO5
Molecular Weight	263.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Capryloyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-6-hydroxyhexanamide; 6-Hydroxycaproic Acid Dihydroxyethylamide; Hexanamide, 6-hydroxy-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-; Dihydroxyethyl Capramide; Capramide DEA (hydroxy variant); Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-6-hydroxyhexanamide
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Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxy-N,n-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Hexanamide is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and compliance with agreed specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance for your formulations.

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); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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