Description

n-[3-(Octadecylamino)Propyl]-D-Gluconamide is a specialty surfactant and conditioning agent derived from D-gluconic acid and a long-chain alkylamine. This compound is valued for its unique combination of a hydrophilic sugar head group and a lipophilic stearyl tail, offering excellent emulsifying, conditioning, and surface-modifying properties. It is primarily utilized in the formulation of high-performance personal care products, cosmetics, and specialized industrial applications where mildness and substantive conditioning are required.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: Acts as a substantive conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks, providing softness and manageability.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and cleansers as a mild surfactant and emulsifier that enhances skin feel and moisture retention.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a non-irritating excipient in ointments, gels, and dermal delivery systems for its emulsifying and stabilizing properties.
• Industrial Surfactants: Employed in specialty cleaning formulations, textile processing aids, and as a dispersing agent where biodegradable and mild surfactants are specified.
• Bioconjugation & Research: Utilized in biochemical research as a linker or building block for synthesizing amphiphilic molecules with specific targeting properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	n-[3-(Octadecylamino)Propyl]-D-Gluconamide
CAS No.	93980-89-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₅₆N₂O₆
Molecular Weight	528.75 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Gluconamide, N-[3-(octadecylamino)propyl]-; Octadecylaminopropyl Gluconamide; Stearylaminopropyl Gluconamide; N-Stearyl-1,3-diaminopropane D-Gluconamide; 1-Octadecanamine, N-[3-[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoyl]amino]propyl]-; Gluconamide, N-[3-(octadecylamino)propyl]-D-
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Quality Control

Our n-[3-(Octadecylamino)Propyl]-D-Gluconamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, with specifications suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Microbial Count	Meets cosmetic-grade requirements

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