Description

n-(2-Carboxyethyl)-n-[2-(2-Heptyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethyl]-β-Alanine is a high-purity, specialty organic compound featuring a unique molecular structure that combines imidazoline and β-alanine moieties. This compound is valued for its surfactant and chelating properties, making it a critical intermediate in the formulation of advanced industrial and personal care products. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the cosmetics, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for its performance-enhancing characteristics.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a gentle surfactant, emulsifier, or conditioning agent in shampoos, skin creams, and other personal care products.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Industrial Surfactants & Corrosion Inhibitors: Used in the formulation of metalworking fluids, lubricant additives, and corrosion protection systems.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed as a sophisticated intermediate in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softening agent, dyeing auxiliary, or finishing chemical in textile and leather treatment processes.
• Chelating Agent: Utilized for its ability to bind metal ions in various industrial cleaning and water treatment formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(2-Carboxyethyl)-n-[2-(2-Heptyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethyl]-β-Alanine
CAS No.	69856-01-5
Molecular Formula	C18H31N3O4
Molecular Weight	353.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[2-[2-(2-Heptyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethylamino]ethylamino]acetic acid; N-(2-Carboxyethyl)-N-[2-(2-heptyl-2-imidazolin-1-yl)ethyl]-β-alanine; Heptyl imidazoline ethoxylated glycine derivative; 1H-Imidazole-1-ethanamine, N-(2-carboxyethyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-heptyl-N-[2-(4,5-dihydro-2-heptyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]-; Amphoteric surfactant based on heptyl imidazoline
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Quality Control

Our n-(2-Carboxyethyl)-n-[2-(2-Heptyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethyl]-β-Alanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and compliance with customer specifications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee traceability and 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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