Description

2-[Formyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl (9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-Dienoate is a specialized fatty acid derivative that serves as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional structure, which incorporates both a formyl-protected amino alcohol and a linoleic acid ester, enabling its use in the creation of novel surfactants and functional polymers. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and delivery systems.

Application

• Cosmetic Ingredient Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing novel, skin-compatible emulsifiers, emollients, and pro-drug delivery agents in high-end skincare and haircare formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of prodrugs and lipophilic conjugates to enhance the bioavailability and targeted delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Surfactant Production: Serves as a precursor for manufacturing non-ionic and cationic surfactants with unique hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) properties for industrial and agrochemical applications.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fatty acid chains and reactive amine sites into polymer backbones, modifying properties like flexibility, hydrophobicity, and bio-adhesion.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities, particularly in lipid chemistry and bioconjugation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[Formyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl (9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-Dienoate
CAS No.	94158-91-5
Molecular Formula	C23H41NO5
Molecular Weight	411.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[Formyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl linoleate; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-formyl-2-aminoethyl linoleate; Linoleic acid 2-[formyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl ester; Formyl ethanolamine linoleate ester; 9Z,12Z-Octadecadienoic acid 2-[[formyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl] ester; FAEOLA; Linoleoyl ethanolamine formate
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Quality Control

Our 2-[Formyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Ethyl Linoleate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is sensitive to strong acids and strong bases in organic solvents; keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Linoleic Acid Content (GC)	≥ 85.0% of total fatty acids
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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