Description

3-(Hexadecylamino)Propane-1,2-Diol is a high-purity, long-chain amino diol surfactant and chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its amphiphilic structure, which provides excellent emulsifying, conditioning, and surface-modifying properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for formulating advanced products.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a conditioning agent, emulsifier, and viscosity modifier in hair care products, skin creams, and lotions.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an excipient or a component in drug delivery systems, including liposomes and nanoemulsions.
• Specialty Surfactants: Serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing cationic and amphoteric surfactants with specific functional properties.
• Industrial Additives: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor, lubricant additive, or antistatic agent in various industrial processes.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in lipid membrane studies and as a building block for novel bio-conjugates and probes.
• Textile & Fiber Treatment: Provides softness and antistatic properties in fabric conditioners and finishing agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Hexadecylamino)Propane-1,2-Diol
CAS No.	7517-27-3
Molecular Formula	C19H41NO2
Molecular Weight	315.54 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexadecylamino-2,3-propanediol; N-Hexadecyl-1-amino-2,3-propanediol; Palmitylaminopropanediol; 3-(Palmitylamino)-1,2-propanediol; N-Cetyl-1-amino-2,3-propanediol; Cetylaminodihydroxypropane; 3-(Cetylamino)propane-1,2-diol; Amino lipid C16
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Hexadecylamino)Propane-1,2-Diol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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