Description

Sodium 1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1(Or 3)-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Tridecyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide is a high-purity, amphoteric imidazolium-based surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its unique combination of cationic and anionic functional groups, offering excellent surface activity, emulsification properties, and compatibility in complex formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking advanced performance additives.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a mild surfactant, emulsifier, and conditioning agent in shampoos, body washes, and skin creams.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softener, leveling agent, and antistatic agent in fabric treatment and dyeing processes.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Serves as a key component in high-performance detergent formulations, floor cleaners, and degreasers.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor and surfactant in drilling muds and production chemicals.
• Paint & Coating Additives: Functions as a dispersant and wetting agent to improve pigment stability and application properties.
• Metalworking Fluids: Used as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in coolants and lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1(Or 3)-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Tridecyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide
CAS No.	68647-45-0
Molecular Formula	C20H37N2NaO4
Molecular Weight	392.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-Tridecyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-carboxymethylimidazoline; Sodium C13 Alkyl Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Imidazoline; Imidazolinium Hydroxide, 1-(carboxymethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1(or 3)-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-tridecyl-, sodium salt; Amphoteric 13; C13 Amphoteric Surfactant; Sodium Salt of C13 Imidazoline Carboxylate; Monateric 985
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1(Or 3)-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Tridecyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for industrial and cosmetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and conformance are available upon request.

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 to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 40.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Water Content	≤ 60.0 %
Residual Solvent	Meet ICH guidelines

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