Description

Sodium 3-[2-(2-Heptyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethoxy]Propionate is a high-purity specialty chemical salt derived from a functionalized imidazoline, valued for its surfactant and chelating properties. This compound is engineered to deliver consistent performance in demanding formulations where stability and ionic character are critical. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing industries for its efficacy as a conditioning agent, emulsifier, and corrosion inhibitor.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Shampoos: Acts as a cationic conditioning agent to improve softness, manageability, and antistatic properties.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft hand feel to fabrics and functions as a leveling agent in dyeing processes.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a surfactant and emulsifier in hard surface cleaners, offering detergency and foam control.
• Metalworking Fluids & Corrosion Inhibitors: Provides effective corrosion protection for ferrous and non-ferrous metals in aqueous systems.
• Personal Care Emulsions: Used as a stabilizer and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, and other leave-on products.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and adhesion of agrochemical formulations on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3-[2-(2-Heptyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethoxy]Propionate
CAS No.	68877-55-4
Molecular Formula	C16H29N2NaO3
Molecular Weight	320.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-(2-heptyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxyacetate; 1-(2-Carboxyethoxymethyl)-2-heptyl-2-imidazoline sodium salt; Sodium carboxymethyl heptyl imidazoline; Heptyl imidazoline ethoxypropionate sodium salt; Sodium HEIP; CAS 68877-55-4; Imidazoline derivative surfactant
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 3-[2-(2-Heptyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethoxy]Propionate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical parameters is available for each lot to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	15.0 - 18.0%
pH (5% aqueous solution)	7.0 - 9.0

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