Description

n-(2-Hydroxydodecyl)-n-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-β-Alanine is a specialized amphoteric surfactant belonging to the betaine chemical class. This compound is valued for its excellent mildness, foam stability, and compatibility with other surfactants, making it a key ingredient in high-performance formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors for its superior conditioning and thickening properties.

Application

• Personal Care Products: Used as a mild primary or secondary surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and baby care products.
• Home Care Formulations: Enhances foam quality and stability in liquid hand soaps, dishwashing liquids, and all-purpose cleaners.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Provides excellent detergency and hard water tolerance in floor cleaners, vehicle wash solutions, and food processing sanitizers.
• Cosmetic Preparations: Acts as an emulsifier and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, and shaving gels.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Serves as a softener, leveling agent, and antistatic agent in various processing baths.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in formulations for enhanced oil recovery and as a component in drilling muds.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(2-Hydroxydodecyl)-n-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-β-Alanine
CAS No.	70521-70-9
Molecular Formula	C19H39NO4
Molecular Weight	345.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Betaine; Dodecyl Hydroxyethyl Betaine; N-Dodecyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-β-alanine; 2-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-dodecyl-β-alanine; Lauryl Betaine; Amphoteric 12; Coco Hydroxyethyl Betaine (generic); Betaine, lauryl hydroxyethyl
EINECS	274-606-7

Quality Control

Our n-(2-Hydroxydodecyl)-n-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-β-Alanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with every 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to colorless viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 30.0 % (in aqueous solution)
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Color (Hazen)	≤ 100
Sodium Chloride	≤ 6.0 %
Water Content	Balance

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