Description

(Carboxymethyl)Dimethyl-3-[(1-Oxodecyl)Amino]Propylammonium Hydroxide is a high-purity, specialty quaternary ammonium compound with a unique amphoteric structure. This compound is valued for its excellent surfactant and conditioning properties, offering a balance of cationic and anionic characteristics. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for formulating advanced hair conditioners, skin creams, and fabric softeners.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a highly effective cationic conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability.
• Skin Care Products: Used in creams, lotions, and serums as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent, enhancing product texture and skin feel.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts softness and antistatic properties to fabrics in rinse-cycle softeners and textile finishing applications.
• Industrial Surfactants: Serves as a key ingredient in specialty surfactant blends for industrial cleaning, emulsification, and dispersion processes.
• Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Excipients: Potential use as a mild preservative booster or formulation aid in topical pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Carboxymethyl)Dimethyl-3-[(1-Oxodecyl)Amino]Propylammonium Hydroxide
CAS No.	73772-45-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₈N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	330.51 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Decylaminopropionyldimethylbetaine; 3-(Decylamino)-N,N-dimethyl-3-oxopropylbetaine; Laurylamidopropyl Betaine (related analog); CAPB analog; Amphoteric Surfactant 73772-45-9; Cocamidopropyl Betaine variant; (Carboxymethyl)dimethyl-3-[(1-oxodecyl)amino]-1-propanaminium hydroxide; Decyl amido propyl betaine
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Quality Control

Our (Carboxymethyl)Dimethyl-3-[(1-Oxodecyl)Amino]Propylammonium Hydroxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and compliance with relevant specifications for cosmetic and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

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