7112-02-9

Basic information

• Product Name: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide
• Synonyms: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)caprylamide;N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)caprylic acid amide;N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)caprylic amide;N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide
• CAS NO: 7112-02-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₁NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 187.28
• Mol File: 7112-02-9.mol
• Article Data: 6

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide(7112-02-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide(7112-02-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 7112-02-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide is a white solid chemical compound with the molecular formula C10H21NO2 and a molecular weight of 187.28 g/mol. It belongs to the family of amides and is known for its surfactant and emulsifying properties.

Uses

Used in Personal Care Products:
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide is used as a surfactant and emulsifying agent for its ability to reduce surface tension and enhance the solubilization of hydrophobic substances in water-based systems, making it a valuable ingredient in formulations for personal care products.
Used in Lubricants:
In the lubricant industry, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide is utilized as a surfactant and emulsifying agent to improve the dispersion and stability of lubricating oils, ensuring efficient performance and reducing friction.
Used in Pharmaceuticals:
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide is employed as a surfactant and emulsifying agent in pharmaceutical formulations to facilitate the dispersion of hydrophobic drug compounds in aqueous media, enhancing solubility and bioavailability.
Used in Antioxidant Applications:
Due to its antioxidant properties, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide can be used to prevent oxidation in various industrial applications, protecting materials and products from degradation and extending their shelf life.
Used in Antibacterial Applications:
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide's antibacterial properties make it suitable for use in applications where controlling bacterial growth is essential, such as in medical devices, water treatment, and food preservation.

Upstream product

• 124-07-2 Octanoic acid 
• 141-43-5 ethanolamine 
• 111-64-8 n-octanoic acid chloride 

Downstream Products

• 728007-10-1 C₄₀H₆₈N₂O₉ 
• 7596-88-5 N-dodecanoylglycine 
• 14246-55-0 N-myristoylglycine 
• 2441-41-0 N-palmitoyl glycine 
• 6333-54-6 N-stearoylglycine 
• 14305-32-9 N-n-decanoylglycine 
• 14246-53-8 N-(1-oxooctyl)glycine 

Relevant articles and documents

Antimicrobial Preservative Compositions for Personal Care Products

A personal product antimicrobial preservative composition for preservation of topical personal care formulations is provided and includes [A] one or more undecylenic acid derivatives depicted by Formula (I), [B] one or more octanoic acid derivatives depicted by Formula (II), and [C] 2-phenoxy ethanol or 2-ethyl hexyl glyceryl ether or mixture of these two ‘liquid alcohol ethers’; wherein, each of the two components [A] and [B] is present in the range of 5 to 20% by weight and together [A] and [B] constitute 10 to 30% by weight and the ‘liquid alcohol ether’, component [C], is present 70 to 90% by weight of the total preservative composition. A method for preserving personal care product from microbial attack is provided containing an aqueous phase comprising three component composition from about 0.5 to 2.5% by weight of the total personal care formulation.

ANTIMICROBIAL PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITIONS FOR PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

A personal product antimicrobial preservative composition for preservation of topical personal care formulations is provided comprising [A] one or more undecylenic acid derivatives depicted by Formula (I), [B] one or more octanoic acid derivatives depicted by Formula (II), and [C] 2-phenoxy ethanol or 2-ethyl hexyl glyceryl ether or mixture of these two 'liquid alcohol ethers'; wherein, each of the two components [A] and [B] is present in the range of 5 to 20 % by weight and together [A] and [B] constitute 10 to 30 % by weight and the 'liquid alcohol ether', component [C], is present 70 to 90 % by weight of the total preservative composition. A method for preserving personal care product from microbial attack is provided containing an aqueous phase comprising three component composition from about 0.5 to 2.5 % by weight of the total personal care formulation.

USE OF CERTAIN N-ACYLETHANOLAMINES TO ACHIEVE ETHYLENE- AND CYTOKININ-LIKE EFFECTS IN PLANTS AND FUNGI

N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) that can deliver an ethylene- or cytokinin-like effects to a plant, plant part or fungus are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of using the NAES.