Description

Disodium 1-[2-(Carboxymethoxy)Ethyl]-1-(Carboxymethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant and chelating agent derived from a long-chain imidazoline structure. This compound is valued for its exceptional ability to form stable complexes with metal ions while providing superior surface activity, making it a critical component in formulations requiring both cleaning and conditioning. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, textile processing, and metalworking fluid industries for its multifunctional performance.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a mild surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos, body washes, and skin cleansers, offering enhanced foam stability and skin feel.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a key chelating surfactant in hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and detergent formulations, effectively sequestering calcium and magnesium ions in hard water.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softener, lubricant, and anti-static agent in fabric finishing processes, improving handle and processability of natural and synthetic fibers.
• Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in synthetic and semi-synthetic coolants and drawing compounds, protecting ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a compatibility agent and surfactant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve spreading and adherence on plant surfaces.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and completion fluids as a clay stabilizer and for controlling metal-ion induced precipitation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Disodium 1-[2-(Carboxymethoxy)Ethyl]-1-(Carboxymethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide
CAS No.	69868-14-0
Molecular Formula	C27H49N2Na2O6+
Molecular Weight	Approx. 527.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate (C12 chain analog); Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (coconut chain analog); Amphoteric-2; Heptadecyl imidazoline dicarboxylate, disodium salt; Disodium 2-heptadecyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-1,1(2H)-diacetate; Disodium N-(2-carboxymethyl)-N-[2-[(1-carboxymethoxy)ethyl]amino]-2-heptadecylimidazolinium hydroxide; Ampholak XCO-30 (potential trade name)
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Quality Control

Our production of Disodium 1-[2-(Carboxymethoxy)Ethyl]-1-(Carboxymethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazolium Hydroxide adheres to a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and performance metrics are provided with each shipment. We support compliance with relevant frameworks such as ISO 9001 and GMP where applicable.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	Min. 30% - 50% (aqueous solution)
pH (as is, 10% solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Sodium Chloride	Max. 6.0%
Water Content	Balance

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