Description

1-(2-Aminoethyl)-3-Ethyl-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazolium Ethyl Sulphate is a quaternary ammonium salt with a long alkyl chain, belonging to the imidazolinium class of compounds. This structure is engineered to provide excellent surface-active and cationic properties, making it a valuable intermediate for specialty chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial surfactant sectors for formulating conditioners, softeners, and antistatic agents.

Application

• Hair Care & Cosmetics: As a key cationic conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to improve manageability, softness, and reduce static.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand-feel to fabrics and acts as an effective antistatic agent in laundry rinse cycles and textile finishing.
• Industrial Surfactants: Serves as a precursor or active component in the synthesis of specialty cationic surfactants for various industrial applications.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Utilized in formulations for metalworking fluids and industrial cleaning products where cationic film-forming properties are beneficial.
• Asphalt Emulsifiers: Can be employed in the production of cationic asphalt emulsions for road construction and maintenance.
• Biocide & Antimicrobial Synergist: Potentially enhances the efficacy of other antimicrobial agents in disinfectant and preservative formulations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(2-Aminoethyl)-3-Ethyl-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazolium Ethyl Sulphate
CAS No.	93783-41-6
Molecular Formula	C26H55N3O4S
Molecular Weight	505.80 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-heptadecyl-3-ethyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium ethyl sulfate; 2-Heptadecyl-1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-ethyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazolium ethyl sulfate; Imidazolinium quaternary compound; Cationic imidazoline derivative; Aminoethyl heptadecyl ethyl imidazolinium ethosulfate; Quaternary ammonium salt of imidazoline; Heptadecyl aminoethyl imidazolinium ethosulfate; CAS 93783-41-6
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(2-Aminoethyl)-3-Ethyl-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazolium Ethyl Sulphate adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. While typically supplied as a technical grade material, specifications can be adjusted to meet specific application requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided with every shipment.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 % (as active quaternary compound)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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