Description

2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-(2-Hydroxy-3-Sulfonatopropyl)Imidazolium is a high-purity, amphoteric imidazolium-based surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its unique combination of a long hydrophobic chain and a hydrophilic, sulfonated head group, providing excellent surface activity, emulsification, and compatibility in demanding formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking advanced performance additives.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a mild surfactant, emulsifier, and conditioning agent in shampoos, body washes, and skin creams.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Used as a wetting agent, spreader, or penetrant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance efficacy.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Provides superior detergency and foam control in hard surface cleaners and degreasers.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a softener, lubricant, or antistatic agent in fiber treatment and dyeing processes.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor or surfactant in drilling and production fluids.
• Coatings & Inks: Functions as a dispersing agent and flow modifier to improve pigment stability and application properties.
• Metalworking Fluids: Used as an emulsifier and lubricity additive in coolants and cutting fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-(2-Hydroxy-3-Sulfonatopropyl)Imidazolium
CAS No.	72333-18-7
Molecular Formula	C25H48N2O5S
Molecular Weight	488.73 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)-2-(8-heptadecenyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazolium; 2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium; Imidazolium surfactant 72333-18-7; Amphoteric imidazoline derivative; Heptadecenyl hydroxyethyl hydroxy sulfopropyl imidazolinium; CAS 72333-18-7
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Quality Control

Our 2-(8-Heptadecenyl)-4,5-Dihydro-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-(2-Hydroxy-3-Sulfonatopropyl)Imidazolium 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 protocols.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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