Description

n-[2-[(2-Aminoethyl)Amino]Ethyl]-n-Dodecylglycine is a specialized amphoteric surfactant and chelating agent featuring a unique structure combining a long alkyl chain with multiple amino and carboxylate functionalities. This compound is valued for its excellent metal ion sequestration, surface activity, and compatibility across a wide pH range, making it a versatile performance additive. It is primarily utilized by formulators in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and metal treatment industries seeking enhanced stability and complexing power.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a mild surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos, body washes, and skin cleansers, offering good foaming and compatibility with sensitive skin.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a key component in hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and acid-based cleaning formulations for its surfactant and chelating properties.
• Metal Treatment & Plating: Functions as a complexing agent in metal cleaning, pickling, and electroplating baths to control metal ions and improve surface finish.
• Textile Processing: Used as a dye leveling agent, softener, and chelant in scouring and dyeing processes to improve fabric quality and color fastness.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in scale and corrosion inhibitor formulations for production and water treatment due to its ability to bind calcium and other divalent cations.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Incorporated into pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading, wetting, and overall efficacy on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	n-[2-[(2-Aminoethyl)Amino]Ethyl]-n-Dodecylglycine
CAS No.	93839-34-0
Molecular Formula	C18H39N3O2
Molecular Weight	329.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauryl aminopropyl glycine; N-Dodecyl-N-(2-((2-aminoethyl)amino)ethyl)glycine; Dodecylglycine, N-[2-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]ethyl]-; Amphoteric surfactant 93839-34-0; Alkyl amphoacetate; Lauryl amphoglycinate; Aminoethylaminoethyldodecylglycine; N-Lauryl-β-aminopropionic acid derivative
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Quality Control

Our n-[2-[(2-Aminoethyl)Amino]Ethyl]-n-Dodecylglycine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, pH, and residual solvent content. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable performance and supply chain traceability.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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