Description

Sodium 1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1(Or 3)-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nonyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. It is valued for its excellent surface-active properties, biodegradability, and compatibility in demanding formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking high-performance, environmentally considerate ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers, providing mildness and rich lather.
• Textile Processing: Used as a softener, leveling agent, and antistatic agent in fabric finishing and dyeing processes.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: A key component in high-performance liquid detergents, degreasers, and hard surface cleaners due to its superior wetting and emulsifying power.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor and surfactant in drilling fluids and enhanced oil recovery formulations.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides by improving spreading, adhesion, and penetration on plant surfaces.
• Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a lubricity agent and emulsifier in coolants and cutting fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1(Or 3)-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nonyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide
CAS No.	68647-46-1
Molecular Formula	C17H31N2NaO4
Molecular Weight	350.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Cocoamphoacetate; Amphoteric 9; Cocoamphoacetate; Amphoteric Surfactant CAS 68647-46-1; Sodium Salt of Cocoamphoacetic Acid; 2-Nonyl-1-(carboxymethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-ium-3-ethoxide, sodium salt; Imidazolium compounds, 1-(carboxymethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nonyl-, hydroxides, sodium salts
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 1-(Carboxymethyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1(Or 3)-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nonyl-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for performance and safety. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and the product can be supplied to meet relevant standards for cosmetic and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 38.0 - 42.0 %
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 9.5
Sodium Chloride	≤ 6.0 %
Free Fatty Acid	≤ 2.0 %

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