Product Description of N,N-Dimethyl-N-dodecyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)ammonium Betaine CAS#13197-76-7
N,N-Dimethyl-N-dodecyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)ammonium betaine (CAS#13197-76-7) belongs to the category of mild zwitterionic surfactants. It features low irritancy, which renders it highly applicable for formulas designed for sensitive skin.
Its molecular structure contains both hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties. Thanks to this amphiphilic characteristic, it boasts remarkable surface activity, capable of lowering surface tension and elevating the solubility of other raw materials in the system. Besides, it can sustain stable performance within a wide pH scope, showing great adaptability to different formulation systems.

Lauryl hydroxysultaine Chemical Properties
| Boiling point | 350℃[at 101 325 Pa] |
| density | 1.1[at 20℃] |
| vapor pressure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
| Water Solubility | 680g/L at 20℃ |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C17H37NO4S/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-18(2,3)15-17(19)16-23(20,21)22/h17,19H,4-16H2,1-3H3 |
| InChIKey | DDGPBVIAYDDWDH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | [N+](C)(C)(CCCCCCCCCCCC)CC(O)CS([O-])(=O)=O |
| LogP | -1.3 at 25℃ |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1-Dodecanaminium, N-(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, inner salt (13197-76-7) |
Product Usage
Lauryl hydroxysulfonyl betaine is a mild and highly effective amphoteric surfactant that is primarily used in personal care products. It serves as an important ingredient in formulations such as shampoos, body washes, foaming facial cleansers, and hand sanitizers.
In industrial applications, it can be used as a drilling fluid additive in oilfield operations, an industrial cleaning agent, and a softening and antistatic agent in the textile industry. Due to its excellent compatibility and outstanding performance, lauryl hydroxysulfonyl betaine is suitable for a wide range of applications across different fields.


