- ▸ Surfactant: Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing systems.
- ▸ Foaming: Builds foam in personal-care formulations.
- ▸ Conditioning: Hair conditioning in surfactant blends.
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Request SDS →This material (CAS 68630-96-6) is an amphoteric (zwitterionic) imidazoline-derived surfactant carrying a C17 isoheptadecyl chain. It is documented as a surfactant used for cleansing, foaming, and hair conditioning in personal-care formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1-(2-Carboxylatoethyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-isoheptadecyl-1H-imidazolium used for?
It is an amphoteric (zwitterionic) imidazoline-derived surfactant carrying a C17 isoheptadecyl chain. It functions as a cleansing and foaming surfactant and as a conditioning component in personal-care surfactant blends. It is typically used alongside primary anionic surfactants to modify foam and feel.
Is this material the same as cocoamphodipropionate or other amphoteric surfactants?
It belongs to the same imidazoline-derived amphoteric surfactant class but is a distinct material defined by CAS 68630-96-6 and its isoheptadecyl (C17) chain rather than a coco-derived chain. Always specify by CAS number when ordering to avoid substitution with a different chain-length amphoteric.
What is the CAS number and molecular formula?
The CAS number is 68630-96-6 and the molecular formula is C25H48N2O3. It is classified within the ester family of surfactants. Reference both identifiers on purchase orders and specifications.
Is this surfactant water soluble?
As a zwitterionic amphoteric surfactant it is designed for aqueous surfactant systems and disperses/solubilizes in water-based cleansing formulations. Exact solubility and active-content figures depend on the supplied grade; request the technical data sheet for the specific lot.
What is the cost of this surfactant in bulk?
Bulk pricing depends on volume, packaging, and active concentration. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target volume and packaging (drums/totes/IBCs) for a current quote, along with a CoA and SDS.