Description

(Z)-1-[4,5-Dihydro-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl]Octadec-9-En-1-One Phosphate is a specialized phosphate ester derivative of a long-chain fatty acid imidazoline, valued for its unique amphiphilic structure and functional properties. This compound is engineered to deliver specific performance characteristics in demanding industrial and formulation applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for its role as an emulsifier, softener, or cationic intermediate.

Application

• Hair Conditioner & Cream Rinse Formulations: Acts as a substantive cationic conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand-feel to textiles and acts as an antistatic agent during fiber processing.
• Personal Care Emulsions: Serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and other oil-in-water systems, leveraging its phosphate group.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Used in formulating mild acid cleaners or metal treatment fluids where its structure provides surface activity and filming properties.
• Specialty Surfactant Synthesis: Functions as a key intermediate for the production of quaternary ammonium compounds and other cationic surfactants.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Can be utilized in pesticide or herbicide formulations to enhance spreading, adhesion, and penetration on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-1-[4,5-Dihydro-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl]Octadec-9-En-1-One Phosphate
CAS No.	68938-78-3
Molecular Formula	C23H43N2O5P
Molecular Weight	458.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Oleyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline Phosphate Ester; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-(9-octadecenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazolium Phosphate; (Z)-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-(octadec-9-en-1-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-ium Phosphate; Imidazoline Phosphate Ester, Oleyl; Cationic Phosphate Ester Surfactant; CAS 68938-78-3; 1H-Imidazolium, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-(9-octadecenyl)-, phosphate (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our production of (Z)-1-[4,5-Dihydro-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl]Octadec-9-En-1-One Phosphate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure consistent purity and performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming specifications for identity, assay, moisture content, and other critical parameters is provided with each 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow waxy solid or viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (10% solution)	2.0 - 5.0
Acid Value	Contact for details
Iodine Value	Contact for details

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