Description

(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Dimethylheptanoate is a versatile ammonium carboxylate salt with surfactant and conditioning properties. This compound is valued for its ability to act as an effective emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in advanced formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries for creating high-performance products.

Application

• As a primary emulsifier or co-emulsifier in cosmetic creams, lotions, and sun care products.
• As a skin and hair conditioning agent in rinse-off and leave-on personal care formulations.
• As a surfactant intermediate for the synthesis of more complex quaternary ammonium compounds.
• As a dispersing aid for pigments and actives in color cosmetics and topical pharmaceuticals.
• As a corrosion inhibitor component in specialty industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• As a softening agent in textile auxiliaries and fabric treatment formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Dimethylheptanoate
CAS No.	97334-75-3
Molecular Formula	C11H25NO3
Molecular Weight	219.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxyethylammonium 3,5-dimethylheptanoate; Ethanolammonium 3,5-dimethylheptanoate; Monoethanolamine 3,5-dimethylheptanoate salt; 3,5-Dimethylheptanoic acid, compd. with 2-aminoethanol (1:1); 3,5-Dimethylheptanoic acid monoethanolamine salt; MEA dimethylheptanoate
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Quality Control

Our (2-Hydroxyethyl)Ammonium Dimethylheptanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key specifications 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 9.0

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