Description

4,5-Dihydro-1,3-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Pentadecyl-1H-Imidazolium Chloride is a high-purity, quaternary ammonium salt belonging to the imidazolinium class, valued for its cationic surfactant properties and excellent conditioning effects. This compound is engineered to deliver superior performance as a softener and antistatic agent, offering compatibility with a wide range of formulations. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, textile treatment, and industrial surfactant sectors seeking reliable, high-quality ingredients.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Primary cationic agent providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners: Key ingredient in liquid and dryer sheet formulations to impart softness, reduce static cling, and improve fabric handle.
• Personal Care Emulsions: Used in skin creams, lotions, and shaving products for its emulsifying and skin-conditioning properties.
• Industrial Surfactants & Emulsifiers: Functions as a cationic emulsifier and softener in various industrial applications, including leather processing and paper coatings.
• Antistatic Agents: Effective in formulations for plastics and synthetic fibers to prevent static electricity buildup.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Utilized in certain industrial fluid formulations for its film-forming and protective qualities on metal surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dihydro-1,3-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Pentadecyl-1H-Imidazolium Chloride
CAS No.	93783-20-1
Molecular Formula	C23H47ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	419.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Imidazolium, 4,5-dihydro-1,3-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-pentadecyl-, chloride; 2-Pentadecyl-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-imidazolinium chloride; 1,3-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-pentadecyl-2-imidazolinium chloride; Imidazolinium quaternary compound; Cetyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline quat; Quaternium-27 (cosmetic ingredient name); Oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline (related common name); Cationic imidazoline surfactant
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Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dihydro-1,3-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Pentadecyl-1H-Imidazolium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and appearance are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material 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	Off-white to pale yellow waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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