Description

n-[2-[[2-[(2-Aminoethyl)Amino]Ethyl]Amino]Ethyl]Hexadecan-1-Amide is a specialized, multi-functional amide derivative with a polyamine head group. This structure provides excellent chelating and surface-active properties, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the production of specialty surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and functional polymers for industrial and pharmaceutical applications.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel cationic and amphoteric surfactants with enhanced emulsifying and conditioning properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used in the development of high-performance corrosion inhibitors for industrial cooling systems, oilfield chemicals, and metalworking fluids.
• Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Excipient: Acts as a functional intermediate for creating biocompatible carriers, viscosity modifiers, and delivery agents in topical and transdermal formulations.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a cross-linking agent or chain extender to impart amine functionality, improving adhesion and mechanical strength in epoxy, polyurethane, and polyamide systems.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: The polyamine structure makes it a suitable precursor for synthesizing specialized chelating agents used in water treatment and metal ion sequestration.
• Textile & Leather Auxiliary: Used in the synthesis of softeners, dye-fixing agents, and other functional auxiliaries for the textile and leather processing industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-[2-[[2-[(2-Aminoethyl)Amino]Ethyl]Amino]Ethyl]Hexadecan-1-Amide
CAS No.	87706-78-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₅₂N₄O
Molecular Weight	412.70 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-{2-[(2-Aminoethyl)amino]ethylamino}ethyl)hexadecanamide; N1,N4,N7-Tris(2-aminoethyl)-N1-hexadecylsuccinamide; Hexadecanamide, N-[2-[[2-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]ethyl]-; Polyamine Fatty Acid Amide; TAEHA; C16 Polyamide Amine; N-Palmitoyl triethylenetetramine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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