Product Description of Piroctone Olamine CAS No. 68890-66-4
Piroctone olamine, also known as piroctone ethanolamine salt, possesses a number of unique characteristics. It delivers more effective dandruff control and anti-itching effects than similar products. It also has outstanding solubility and compatibility in formulations, staying stable without precipitation or phase separation when mixed with cosmetic ingredients. Furthermore, piroctone olamine acts through a special anti-dandruff mechanism with very low irritation, does not lead to hair loss or hair breakage, and shows a higher safety profile than other similar anti-dandruff and antipruritic agents.

Piroctone Olamine Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 134.0 to 138.0 °C |
| Boiling point | 135-235℃[at 101 325 Pa] |
| Density | 1.1[at 20℃] |
| Vapor pressure | 0-0Pa at 20-25℃ |
| Storage temp | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly, Sonicated), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Pka | 5.9-7.4[at 20 ℃] |
| Color | White to Off-White |
| Water Solubility | 400-50000mg/L at 20-25℃ |
| Merck | 147,502 |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H23NO2.C2H7NO/c1-10-6-12(15(17)13(16)8-10)7-11(2)9-14(3,4)5;3-1-2-4/h6,8,11,17H,7,9H2,1-5H3;4H,1-3H2 |
| InChIKey | BTSZTGGZJQFALU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(N)CO.C(C1=CC(C)=CC(=O)N1O)C(C)CC(C)(C)C |
| LogP | 1.05-3.86 at 20-25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 68890-66-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | UU7786150 |
| HS Code | 2933399090 |
Product Application of Piroctone Olamine CAS No. 68890-66-4
Piroctone Olamine is a high-efficiency, mild and low-irritation anti-dandruff active ingredient. With excellent antifungal and bacteriostatic properties, it effectively inhibits the growth of malassezia on the scalp, fundamentally relieves dandruff, scalp itching and flaking problems. Featured with non-toxic formula and gentle skin-friendly performance, it causes no irritation to scalp and hair. It is widely formulated into various hair care products, including anti-dandruff shampoo, hair lotion, hair conditioner and other daily cosmetic products, helping maintain healthy, fresh and comfortable scalp condition.


