Description

1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazolium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt with a long aliphatic chain, belonging to the imidazolinium class of cationic surfactants. This compound is valued for its potent surface-active properties and ability to impart a permanent positive charge to materials, making it a critical functional intermediate. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and specialty chemical industries for formulating conditioning agents, antistatic coatings, and biocidal compositions.

Application

• Hair Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a key conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability.
• Textile Softeners & Antistatic Agents: Used in fabric softeners and finishing treatments to impart a soft hand feel and reduce static cling in synthetic fibers.
• Biocidal & Disinfectant Formulations: Serves as an active ingredient or a potentiator in quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) based disinfectants, sanitizers, and preservatives due to its cationic nature.
• Asphalt Emulsifiers & Road Chemicals: Functions as an effective cationic emulsifier for bitumen in road construction and maintenance applications.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Utilized as a retention aid, drainage aid, or softening agent in paper manufacturing processes.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Incorporated into formulations for industrial water treatment and metalworking fluids to protect metal surfaces.
• Organocatalysis & Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a phase-transfer catalyst or an ionic liquid precursor in specialized organic synthesis.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used in drilling muds and completion fluids as a clay stabilizer and surfactant.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazolium Chloride
CAS No.	93917-85-2
Molecular Formula	C23H48ClN3
Molecular Weight	402.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Heptadecyl-1-(2-aminoethyl)-1-methyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazolium chloride; 1-Methyl-1-(2-aminoethyl)-2-heptadecyl-2-imidazolinium chloride; Heptadecyl hydroxyethyl methyl imidazolinium chloride; Cationic surfactant CAS 93917-85-2; Aminoethyl heptadecyl dihydro methyl imidazolium chloride; Long-chain imidazolinium quat; N-(2-Aminoethyl)-N'-heptadecyl-N-methyl-2-imidazolinium chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-Heptadecyl-4,5-Dihydro-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazolium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and residual solvents 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

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)	5.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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