Description

1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1H-Imidazolium Chloride is a high-purity, cationic imidazolinium compound valued for its unique surfactant and conditioning properties. This specialty chemical serves as a key intermediate and functional additive, offering excellent emulsification, antistatic, and softening effects. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and specialty surfactant industries for formulating high-performance products.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a highly effective cationic conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand-feel to fabrics and exhibits strong antistatic properties, improving processability and wearer comfort.
• Personal Care Emulsions: Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and other leave-on cosmetic formulations.
• Industrial Surfactants: Used in the synthesis of specialty surfactants and as a component in corrosion inhibitors and lubricant additives.
• Biocidal Formulations: Serves as a precursor or active component in quaternary ammonium compound (Quat) based disinfectants and sanitizers.
• Paper & Pulp Chemicals: Employed as a softener and debonding agent in tissue paper production and other paper coating applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1H-Imidazolium Chloride
CAS No.	93783-49-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₅₀ClN₃O
Molecular Weight	444.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Heptadecyl-1-(2-aminoethyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-imidazolium Chloride; 1H-Imidazolium, 1-(2-aminoethyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-heptadecyl-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, chloride; Imidazolinium Quaternary Compound; Aminoethyl Hydroxyethyl Heptadecyl Imidazolinium Chloride; Cationic Imidazoline Surfactant; Quaternium-72 (related cosmetic ingredient naming); Oleyl Amidoethyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride (related analog); Heptadecyl Imidazolinium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1H-Imidazolium Chloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure consistent purity and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow waxy solid or viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
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.