Description

Butanoic Acid, 3-Amino-, n-Coco Alkyl Derivs. is a versatile amino acid derivative surfactant, synthesized from natural coconut oil fatty acids. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, conditioning, and antistatic properties, making it a key functional ingredient in high-performance formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial surfactant sectors for creating mild, effective, and bio-based products.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for gentle cleansing and soft feel.
• Hair Conditioners & Treatments: Provides excellent detangling, antistatic, and moisturizing benefits, improving hair manageability and shine.
• Skin Care Products: Used in creams, lotions, and serums for its mildness and ability to enhance skin compatibility and texture.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Serves as an effective emulsifier and surfactant in liquid soaps, hard surface cleaners, and degreasers.
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Applied as a softening and antistatic agent for synthetic and natural fibers during manufacturing.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a wetting agent, spreader, or emulsifier in pesticide and fertilizer formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 3-Amino-, n-Coco Alkyl Derivs.
CAS No.	68649-05-8
Molecular Formula	Mixture (Coco alkyl chain derivatives)
Molecular Weight	Mixture (Varies with alkyl chain length)
Synonyms	Cocoyl Aminobutyric Acid; N-Cocoyl-3-Aminobutyric Acid; 3-Aminobutanoic Acid, N-Coco Alkyl Derivs.; Cocoyl β-Aminobutyrate; Surfactant from Coconut Oil and 3-Aminobutyric Acid; Amino Acid Surfactant (Coco); Amphoteric Surfactant (Coconut Derived); Mild Surfactant CAS 68649-05-8
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 3-Amino-, n-Coco Alkyl Derivs. is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance, purity, and compliance with relevant specifications for cosmetic and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

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 and potential caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	Min. 95%
pH (10% Solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	Max. 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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