Description

n-[2-[2-Heptadecenyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl]Ethyl]Octadecenamide is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid derivative belonging to the imidazoline class of compounds. This specialty chemical is valued for its unique surfactant and conditioning properties, offering excellent emulsification and surface activity. It is primarily utilized by formulators in the personal care, cosmetic, and industrial lubricant sectors seeking advanced performance ingredients.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a highly effective cationic conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Skin Care Formulations: Used in creams and lotions as an emulsifier and emollient, enhancing skin feel and product stability.
• Fabric Softeners: Serves as a key cationic softening agent for textiles, imparting a soft, smooth hand feel and reducing static cling.
• Industrial Surfactants: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in metalworking fluids, lubricants, and oilfield chemicals.
• Antistatic Agents: Incorporated into polymer processing and coatings to reduce static charge accumulation.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and adhesion of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-[2-[2-Heptadecenyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl]Ethyl]Octadecenamide
CAS No.	93882-42-9
Molecular Formula	C40H75N3O
Molecular Weight	614.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Oleyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline; 1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 4,5-dihydro-2-heptadecenyl-, 9-octadecenamide; Octadecenamide, N-[2-[(2-heptadecenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]-; Amides, C18-unsaturated, N-[2-[(2-heptadecenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]-; Cationic Imidazoline Surfactant; Conditioning Agent OHA; Oleyl Imidazoline Amide
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Quality Control

Our n-[2-[2-Heptadecenyl-4,5-Dihydro-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl]Ethyl]Octadecenamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant cosmetic and industrial grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or hydrolysis. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish to amber viscous liquid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Amine Value	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.5

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