Description

(Carboxymethyl)Dimethyl-3-[(1-Oxooctyl)Amino]Propylammonium Hydroxide is a high-purity, specialty quaternary ammonium compound valued for its unique amphoteric structure and surfactant properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring precise surface modification, emulsification, and compatibility with complex formulations. It serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive for advanced material synthesis in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring cationic or amphoteric functionalities for enhanced bioavailability.
• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a conditioning agent, emulsifier, and antistatic agent in hair care and skincare products due to its surfactant nature.
• Specialty Surfactant: Employed in industrial processes for emulsion polymerization, textile softening, and as a corrosion inhibitor.
• Biomaterial Modification: Utilized to functionalize surfaces of polymers or nanoparticles to improve biocompatibility and cellular interaction.
• Catalyst and Phase Transfer Agent: Facilitates organic synthesis reactions in multi-phase systems.
• Research & Development: Serves as a key building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Carboxymethyl)Dimethyl-3-[(1-Oxooctyl)Amino]Propylammonium Hydroxide
CAS No.	73772-46-0
Molecular Formula	C16H34N2O3
Molecular Weight	302.46 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-[(1-oxooctyl)amino]-1-propanaminium hydroxide; 3-[(1-Oxooctyl)amino]-N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-1-propanaminium hydroxide; Octanamido propyl betaine (related betaine form); Amphoteric surfactant CAS 73772-46-0; Glycine, N-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)-N-octanoyl-, hydroxide, inner salt; (Carboxymethyl)dimethyl(3-octanamidopropyl)ammonium hydroxide
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Quality Control

Our (Carboxymethyl)Dimethyl-3-[(1-Oxooctyl)Amino]Propylammonium Hydroxide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and high-purity standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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