Description

n-(3-Aminopropyl)-n-Dodecyl-D-Gluconamide is a specialty surfactant and complexing agent derived from D-gluconic acid, featuring a unique amphiphilic structure with a hydrophilic gluconamide head and a long hydrophobic alkyl chain. This molecular architecture provides exceptional surface activity, chelation properties, and biocompatibility, making it valuable for demanding formulation challenges. It is primarily utilized by industries requiring high-performance, mild, and environmentally considerate ingredients for personal care, pharmaceuticals, and advanced material science.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a mild, non-irritating surfactant and emulsifier in high-end shampoos, facial cleansers, and baby care products, enhancing foam quality and skin feel.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a solubilizing agent and permeation enhancer in topical and transdermal drug delivery systems.
• Metal Chelation & Cleaning: Serves as an effective, biodegradable chelating agent in industrial and institutional cleaning formulations, particularly for hard surface cleaners where it sequesters calcium and magnesium ions.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Incorporated into pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve wetting, spreading, and absorption on plant surfaces.
• Bioconjugation & Research Chemistry: Utilized as a building block or linker molecule in biochemical research and for the synthesis of targeted delivery systems due to its reactive primary amine group.
• Cosmetic Actives Carrier: Enhances the stability and delivery of active ingredients (e.g., vitamins, peptides) in anti-aging and skincare serums and creams.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(3-Aminopropyl)-n-Dodecyl-D-Gluconamide
CAS No.	93840-56-3
Molecular Formula	C21H44N2O6
Molecular Weight	420.59 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Dodecyl-N'-(3-aminopropyl)-D-gluconamide; D-Gluconamide, N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-dodecyl-; Laurylaminopropyl Gluconamide; APD Gluconamide; n-Dodecyl-3-aminopropyl-D-gluconamide; Gluconamide surfactant APD; 93840-56-3
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Quality Control

Every batch of n-(3-Aminopropyl)-n-Dodecyl-D-Gluconamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality commitment includes providing a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. We support compliance with relevant GMP and ISO 9001 standards for our manufacturing processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (1% solution)	7.0 - 9.0

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