Description

Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)(Octadeca-9,12,15-Trienoyl)Ammonium Acetate is a quaternary ammonium salt derived from linolenic acid, offering a unique combination of cationic and lipophilic properties. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile surfactant and conditioning agent, providing excellent emulsification and substantivity to various substrates. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for formulating hair conditioners, skin creams, and fabric softeners where a natural fatty acid-derived cationic is desired.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a primary cationic surfactant and conditioning agent in rinse-off and leave-in conditioners, creams, and masks, providing detangling, softness, and manageability.
• Skin Care Products: Used in creams, lotions, and emulsions as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent, enhancing product texture and skin feel.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts softness and antistatic properties to fabrics in household and industrial textile processing.
• Specialty Surfactant Blends: Serves as a key component in formulating cationic emulsifiers for various industrial and agrochemical applications.
• Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Excipients: Potential use as a mild cationic emulsifier or penetration enhancer in topical delivery systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)(Octadeca-9,12,15-Trienoyl)Ammonium Acetate
CAS No.	93893-32-4
Molecular Formula	C24H45NO5
Molecular Weight	427.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Linolenoyl Diethanolamine Methyl Acetate Quaternary; Diethanolamine Linolenate Methyl Acetate Quaternary; (9Z,12Z,15Z)-N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)octadeca-9,12,15-trien-1-aminium acetate; Linolenamidopropyl Dimethylamine Acetate (related); Cationic Surfactant from Linolenic Acid; TEA-Linolenate Quaternary; Quaternary Ammonium Salt of Linolenic Acid Diethanolamide
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Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)(Octadeca-9,12,15-Trienoyl)Ammonium Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, amine value, and moisture content are available upon request, supporting compliance with relevant cosmetic and industrial ingredient standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 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 may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Amino Value	Contact for details

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