Description

Sodium n-(2-Carboxyethyl)-n-(2-Ethylhexyl)-β-Alaninate is a high-performance anionic surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and chelating properties, making it a critical component in advanced formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing industries seeking enhanced stability and performance in challenging conditions.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary surfactant and emulsifier in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers, providing rich lather and mildness.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in heavy-duty degreasers, hard surface cleaners, and alkaline formulations for its superior grease-cutting and soil suspension capabilities.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Serves as a key component in scouring agents, dyeing assistants, and finishing chemicals to improve wetting and level dyeing.
• Metalworking Fluids: Incorporated as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in synthetic and semi-synthetic coolants and drawing compounds.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a surfactant in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Paint & Coating Additives: Employed as a dispersing agent for pigments and fillers to prevent agglomeration and ensure stable color development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium n-(2-Carboxyethyl)-n-(2-Ethylhexyl)-β-Alaninate
CAS No.	94441-92-6
Molecular Formula	C14H26NNaO4
Molecular Weight	295.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-[2-(2-ethylhexyl)amino]ethylcarboxylate; N-(2-Carboxyethyl)-N-(2-ethylhexyl)-β-alanine, sodium salt; Sodium N-(2-ethylhexyl)iminodipropionate; Ethylhexyliminodipropionic acid, sodium salt; Sodium ethylhexyliminodipropionate; HEIDA, sodium salt; Surfactant 94441-92-6; Iminodipropionic acid derivative, sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium n-(2-Carboxyethyl)-n-(2-Ethylhexyl)-β-Alaninate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 and incompatible materials. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for at least 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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