Description

2-(Methyloctadecylamino)Propanol is a high-purity, long-chain tertiary amino alcohol surfactant intermediate. This compound is valued for its unique amphiphilic structure, which provides excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and conditioning properties in demanding formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial surfactant, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Hair Conditioner & Cosmetic Ingredient: Acts as a cationic conditioning agent and emulsifier in shampoos, conditioners, and skin creams, providing softness and manageability.
• Fabric Softener & Textile Auxiliary: Serves as a key raw material for manufacturing quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) used in household and industrial fabric softeners.
• Industrial Surfactant Synthesis: Used as a versatile intermediate for producing a range of specialty surfactants with antistatic, corrosion inhibitory, or emulsifying functions.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in the formulation of demulsifiers and corrosion inhibitors for crude oil processing and pipeline protection.
• Coating & Ink Additive: Functions as a pigment dispersant and flow control agent to improve the stability and application properties of coatings and inks.
• Agricultural Adjuvant: Used in the production of emulsifiers and spreaders for pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance efficacy.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Methyloctadecylamino)Propanol
CAS No.	85154-20-7
Molecular Formula	C22H47NO
Molecular Weight	341.62 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methyl-N-octadecyl-3-amino-1-propanol; 3-(Methyloctadecylamino)-1-propanol; N-Methyl-N-stearylaminopropanol; Octadecyl(methyl)amino]propanol; N-Octadecyl-N-methyl-3-amino-1-propanol; 1-Propanol, 2-(methyloctadecylamino)-; Adogen® 477 (related trade series); Cationic surfactant intermediate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Methyloctadecylamino)Propanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR, to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid / paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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