Description

Ethyl 3-(Hexadecylamino)Propanoate is a high-purity, long-chain amino acid ester derivative with significant surface-active properties. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and functional additive in advanced formulations, offering excellent compatibility and performance. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical industries for its emulsifying and conditioning capabilities.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a key emulsifier, emollient, and conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Specialty Surfactants: Serves as a valuable intermediate for synthesizing novel cationic and amphoteric surfactants.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring lipophilic amine functionality.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Functions as a friction modifier and anti-wear additive in specialty lubricant formulations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a softener and antistatic agent to improve fabric handle and processing.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Enhances the cleaning and surface-wetting properties of hard-surface and specialty detergents.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 3-(Hexadecylamino)Propanoate
CAS No.	88074-68-4
Molecular Formula	C21H43NO2
Molecular Weight	341.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-(hexadecylamino)propionate; 3-(Hexadecylamino)propionic Acid Ethyl Ester; N-Cetyl-β-alanine Ethyl Ester; Ethyl N-Cetyl-β-alaninate; Palmitamine, N-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-; Ethyl 3-(cetylamino)propanoate; N-Hexadecyl-β-alanine Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-(Hexadecylamino)Propanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and specialty chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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