Description

Sodium 3-[2-(2-Heptyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethoxy]Isobutyrate is a high-purity specialty chemical salt derived from a functionalized imidazoline derivative. This compound is valued for its unique surfactant and conditioning properties, making it a critical component in advanced formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking high-performance ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a mild surfactant, emulsifier, and conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and skin cleansers.
• Hair Care Formulations: Provides excellent detangling, softness, and manageability due to its cationic nature and film-forming ability.
• Skin Care Products: Used in facial cleansers and body washes for its gentle cleansing and skin-compatible properties.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and surfactant in specialty cleaning and degreasing formulations.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: Imparts softness and antistatic properties in rinse-cycle fabric conditioners.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Can be utilized as a component in pesticide or herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and adhesion.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3-[2-(2-Heptyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethoxy]Isobutyrate
CAS No.	70682-69-8
Molecular Formula	C16H29N2NaO3
Molecular Weight	320.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-[2-(2-heptyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]-2-methylpropanoate; 1-(2-Carboxy-2-methylpropoxyethyl)-2-heptyl-2-imidazoline Sodium Salt; Sodium 3-[2-(2-Heptyl-2-imidazolin-1-yl)ethoxy]isobutyrate; Imidazoline Derivative Sodium Salt; Heptyl Imidazoline Ethoxyisobutyrate Sodium Salt; Amphoteric Surfactant (Imidazoline-based); Sodium Salt of Carboxyethyl Heptyl Imidazoline
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 3-[2-(2-Heptyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Ethoxy]Isobutyrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 the container is kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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