Description

2-Hydroxy-3-[(Oxooctadecyl)Oxy]Propyldimethyl[3-[(1-Oxodocosyl)Amino]Propyl]Ammonium Chloride is a high-purity, synthetic quaternary ammonium compound with a complex amphiphilic structure, designed for advanced surface modification and conditioning. This specialty chemical is valued for its exceptional cationic and film-forming properties, which provide superior substantivity and performance in demanding formulations. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial surfactant sectors seeking to enhance product stability, softness, and functional efficacy.

Application

• Hair Care Conditioners: As a primary cationic conditioning agent to impart exceptional detangling, smoothness, and manageability to hair fibers.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Used to provide long-lasting softness, antistatic properties, and improved hand-feel to natural and synthetic fabrics.
• Skin Care & Cosmetic Emulsions: Functions as an emulsifier and cationic stabilizer in creams and lotions, enhancing skin feel and formulation compatibility.
• Industrial Surfactants & Biocides: Serves as a base material for synthesizing specialty surfactants and can exhibit antimicrobial activity in certain formulations.
• Paper & Pulp Chemicals: Employed as a softening and debonding agent to improve the tactile quality of tissue and specialty paper products.
• Coatings & Inks: Acts as a dispersing and leveling agent to improve pigment wetting and the final finish of applied coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-3-[(Oxooctadecyl)Oxy]Propyldimethyl[3-[(1-Oxodocosyl)Amino]Propyl]Ammonium Chloride
CAS No.	93803-20-4
Molecular Formula	C46H95ClN2O4
Molecular Weight	783.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Behenamidopropyl Dimethyl 2-Hydroxyethyl Ammonium Chloride; Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamino Hydroxypropyl Chloride; Docosanamido Propyl Dimethyl 2-Hydroxyethyl Ammonium Chloride; Behentrimonium Chloride (related compound); Cationic Surfactant 93803-20-4; N,N-Dimethyl-N-[3-[(1-oxodocosyl)amino]propyl]-2-hydroxy-3-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-1-propanaminium chloride; (3-Lauroylamidopropyl)(2-hydroxy-3-stearoyloxypropyl)dimethylammonium chloride (structural variant)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-3-[(Oxooctadecyl)Oxy]Propyldimethyl[3-[(1-Oxodocosyl)Amino]Propyl]Ammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for cosmetic and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and compliance 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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