Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleamide

At a Glance

Material Family

Glycols & Polyols

Record Type

Pure compound

Primary Role

Moisture Control · Solvency

Functional Roles

Industries Served

Beauty & Personal Care

Applications & Use Cases

▸ Emulsifier: Nonionic emulsifying agent for oil-in-water systems.
▸ Surfactant: Surface-active component in personal-care formulations.
▸ Solubilizer: Solubilizes oil-phase and fragrance components.

Physical Properties

Appearance

typical: liquid to soft paste

Odor

typical: bland

Water Solubility

soluble (dispersible) in water

Ionic Character

cationic (quaternary ammonium)

Safety & Handling

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Chemical Identity

CAS Number

168677-75-6

Molecular Formula

C30H60ClNO6

Molecular Weight

566.3 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2,3-dihydroxypropyl-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-[3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)propyl]-[(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienyl]azanium chloride

PubChem CID

86278328

InChI Key

IBBTWBUZVVGGOQ-NBTZWHCOSA-M

Synonyms & Trade Names

Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 Linoleammonium Chloride Comparable to Incroquat SL-5 Comparable to Maquat SL-5 Linoleyl dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 ammonium chloride 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-[3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)propyl]-[(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienyl]azanium chloride

Full Description

Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 linoleamide (CAS 168677-75-6) is an ethoxylated (PEG-5) fatty-acid amide derived from linoleic acid and carrying a dihydroxypropyl group. In cosmetic ingredient nomenclature it functions as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifying agent in personal-care formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 linoleamide?

Dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 linoleamide (CAS 168677-75-6) is an ethoxylated (PEG-5) fatty-acid amide derived from linoleic acid and carrying a dihydroxypropyl group. In cosmetic ingredient nomenclature it functions as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifying agent in personal-care formulations. RawSource supplies it in bulk to personal-care formulators.

What is dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 linoleamide used for?

It is used as a nonionic emulsifying agent for oil-in-water systems, as a surface-active component in personal-care formulations, and as a solubilizer for oil-phase and fragrance ingredients. Its amphiphilic structure lets it stabilize emulsions and disperse oil-soluble components in water-based products.

What is dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 linoleamide made from?

It is built from linoleic acid (an 18-carbon unsaturated fatty acid) converted to an amide, ethoxylated with about five ethylene-oxide units (PEG-5) and bearing a dihydroxypropyl group. This fatty-tail, PEG-headgroup architecture is what gives it nonionic surfactant behavior.

Is dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 linoleamide a nonionic surfactant?

Yes. Its surface activity comes from a polyethylene-glycol (PEG-5) hydrophilic segment paired with a linoleic fatty-acid hydrophobic tail, with no ionic charge, classifying it as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier. This makes it suited to oil-in-water emulsification across a range of pH conditions.

What is the cost of bulk dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 linoleamide?

Bulk pricing depends on volume, packaging, and freight. RawSource supplies it to personal-care manufacturers and quotes against current supply; request a bulk quote with your target volume and ship-to, along with a Certificate of Analysis and SDS, for current pricing.

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