Description

Sodium n-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-n-(2-Hydroxyhexadecyl)-β-Alaninate is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant derived from β-alanine, offering excellent emulsifying, foaming, and conditioning properties. Its unique molecular structure provides superior mildness and compatibility with other ionic systems, making it a valuable ingredient for demanding formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking high-performance, skin-friendly surfactants.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key mild surfactant and emulsifier in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and baby care products.
• Hair Conditioners & Treatments: Acts as an effective conditioning agent, providing softness and manageability to hair.
• Skin Care Formulations: Used in moisturizing creams, lotions, and serums for its gentle cleansing and emulsifying properties.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a foaming and wetting agent in hard surface cleaners and specialty detergents.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, lubricant, and auxiliary agent in various processing stages.
• Metalworking Fluids: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in synthetic and semi-synthetic coolants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium n-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-n-(2-Hydroxyhexadecyl)-β-Alaninate
CAS No.	70521-76-5
Molecular Formula	C23H46NNaO4
Molecular Weight	423.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Lauroamphoacetate (C16); Sodium N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyhexadecyl)aminopropionate; C16 Amphoacetate; Hexadecyl Hydroxyethyl β-Alanine Sodium Salt; Amphoteric Surfactant C16; Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline Betaine Sodium Salt (related class); Miranol C16; C16 Alkyl Amphoacetate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium n-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-n-(2-Hydroxyhexadecyl)-β-Alaninate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for the personal care and industrial markets. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, pH, and active matter content is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and performance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 35.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Sodium Chloride	≤ 6.0 %
Color (Gardner)	≤ 4

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