Description

n-[2-(2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethyl]Stearamide Monoacetate is a high-purity, imidazoline-derived specialty chemical with surfactant and conditioning properties. This compound is valued for its ability to provide excellent softening, antistatic, and lubricating effects in various formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and polymer processing industries seeking to enhance product performance and feel.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a highly effective cationic conditioning agent, providing superior softness, manageability, and antistatic properties to hair.
• Fabric Softeners: Serves as a key ingredient in liquid and dryer sheet formulations to impart a soft, smooth hand feel and reduce static cling on textiles.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and emollients for its skin-softening and smoothing characteristics, improving product texture.
• Industrial Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricity additive, protecting metal surfaces and reducing friction.
• Polymer & Plastic Additives: Employed as an internal or external antistatic agent and processing aid to improve the handling and surface properties of plastics and synthetic fibers.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading, adhesion, and penetration of agrochemicals on plant surfaces due to its surfactant nature.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	n-[2-(2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethyl]Stearamide Monoacetate
CAS No.	68959-08-0
Molecular Formula	C40H77N3O3
Molecular Weight	648.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearamidopropyl Dihydroxyethylmonium Acetate; 1-[2-(Stearoylamino)ethyl]-2-heptadecyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazolium Acetate; Cationic Conditioner 68959-08-0; Imidazolinium Quaternary Compound; Stearamidopropyl Ethylimidonium Ethosulfate (related compound); Heptadecyl Imidazoline Stearamide Acetate; N-(2-(2-Heptadecyl-2-imidazolin-1-yl)ethyl)stearamide Acetate
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Quality Control

Our production of n-[2-(2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethyl]Stearamide Monoacetate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurities, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 6.0

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