Description

1-(Octadecylamino)Propan-2-Ol is a high-purity, long-chain amino alcohol surfactant with a CAS number of 72648-62-5. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and antistatic properties, making it a versatile intermediate and additive. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, polymer, and agrochemical industries for formulating specialty products.

Application

• As a key emulsifier and dispersant in the production of personal care products like hair conditioners, creams, and lotions.
• As an antistatic agent and processing aid in polymer and plastic manufacturing.
• As a softening agent and fabric conditioner in textile processing.
• As a corrosion inhibitor and additive in industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• As a surfactant intermediate for synthesizing quaternary ammonium compounds (quats).
• As an emulsifier and adjuvant in agrochemical formulations such as pesticides and herbicides.
• In the synthesis of specialty chemicals used as phase transfer catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Octadecylamino)Propan-2-Ol
CAS No.	72648-62-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₄₅NO
Molecular Weight	327.59 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Octadecyl-1-amino-2-propanol; Octadecyl(2-hydroxypropyl)amine; 2-Hydroxy-N-octadecylpropylamine; 1-(Octadecylamino)-2-propanol; Stearylaminopropanol; N-Stearyl-1-amino-2-propanol; 1-Amino-2-propanol, N-octadecyl-; N-(2-Hydroxypropyl)octadecylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Octadecylamino)Propan-2-Ol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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