Description

Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)(Octadeca-9,12-Dienoyl)Ammonium Acetate is a quaternary ammonium compound with a linoleic acid-derived fatty chain, offering a unique combination of cationic and surface-active properties. This structure makes it a highly effective ingredient for formulations requiring conditioning, emulsification, and antimicrobial activity. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for its multifunctional performance.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Rinses: Acts as a substantive cationic surfactant, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Skin Care Emulsions: Functions as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and moisturizers, improving skin feel and texture.
• Fabric Softeners: Used as a key softening agent in liquid and dryer sheet formulations to impart a soft, anti-static finish to textiles.
• Antimicrobial Formulations: Serves as a preservative booster or active ingredient in disinfectant cleaners and sanitizing products due to its quaternary ammonium structure.
• Industrial Emulsifiers & Dispersants: Employed in specialty applications requiring cationic stabilization of oils, waxes, or pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)(Octadeca-9,12-Dienoyl)Ammonium Acetate
CAS No.	94094-36-7
Molecular Formula	C24H47NO5
Molecular Weight	429.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Linoleamidopropyl Dihydroxyethyl Ammonium Acetate; Dihydroxyethyl Linoleamidopropyl Ammonium Acetate; Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) Linoleamidopropyl Ammonium Acetate; (9Z,12Z)-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-[(1-oxo-9,12-octadecadienyl)amino]ethyl]-2-hydroxyethanaminium Acetate; Quaternium-72 (Cosmetic Ingredient Nomenclature); Linoleamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate (related compound); Cationic Surfactant from Linoleic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)(Octadeca-9,12-Dienoyl)Ammonium Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product maintains optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0

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