Description

n-[3-(Dimethylamino)Propyl]Lauramide Hydrochloride Salt is a high-purity cationic surfactant and conditioning agent derived from lauric acid. This compound is valued for its excellent substantivity to hair and skin, providing superior conditioning, antistatic, and emulsifying properties. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to enhance product performance and feel.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Primary conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks for detangling, smoothness, and manageability.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and cleansers as an emulsifier and to impart a soft, luxurious after-feel.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as an excipient in ointments, creams, and gels to improve texture and active ingredient delivery.
• Industrial Surfactant: Functions as a cationic emulsifier and softener in textile processing and fabric care products.
• Antistatic Agent: Effective in formulations for reducing static cling in hair care and synthetic fiber treatments.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-[3-(Dimethylamino)Propyl]Lauramide Hydrochloride Salt
CAS No.	71732-95-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₇ClN₂O
Molecular Weight	320.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine Hydrochloride; Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine HCl; N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]dodecanamide hydrochloride; Incromine L-40; Schercodine L; Mackalene 116; Cationic Surfactant L; Dodecanamide, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-, hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our n-[3-(Dimethylamino)Propyl]Lauramide Hydrochloride Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets the stringent requirements of cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
pH (1% Solution)	4.0 - 6.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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