Description

2-(Hexadecylmethylamino)Propanol is a high-purity, long-chain tertiary amino alcohol surfactant with amphiphilic properties. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and conditioning capabilities, making it a critical intermediate in advanced formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Hair and Skin Care Formulations: Acts as a conditioning agent and emulsifier in shampoos, conditioners, and lotions.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Used as a surfactant and spreading agent in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve leaf adhesion and penetration.
• Industrial Surfactants: Serves as a key component in the synthesis of cationic and amphoteric surfactants for various industrial applications.
• Textile and Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, antistatic agent, and dyeing assistant.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Employed as an intermediate in the production of corrosion inhibitors for oilfield and metalworking fluids.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of certain quaternary ammonium compounds with antimicrobial properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Hexadecylmethylamino)Propanol
CAS No.	85154-19-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₃NO
Molecular Weight	313.57 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Hexadecyl-N-methyl-2-amino-1-propanol; 1-Propanol, 2-[(hexadecylmethyl)amino]-; N-Methyl-N-hexadecyl-2-amino-1-propanol; 2-(N-Methyl-N-hexadecylamino)propanol; Cetyl methyl amino propanol; Amino alcohol surfactant C16; Palmityl methyl amino propanol
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Hexadecylmethylamino)Propanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled 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	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	40 - 50 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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