Coconut oil monoethanolamide

Coconut oil monoethanolamide (CAS 68140-00-1), also known as Cocamide MEA or N-lauroylethanolamine, is a nonionic surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty acids and monoethanolamine. Its molecular formula is C₁₄H₂₉NO₂, with a molecular weight of 243.39.

This compound typically appears as a white to pale yellow solid (flakes or powder) or occasionally as a viscous liquid, depending on purity and formulation . Key physical properties include a melting point of 65-67°C, boiling point of 410.7±28.0°C at 760 mmHg, and density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm³ . It exhibits moderate solubility in chlorinated solvents, DMSO, and methanol .

Primarily used as a multifunctional additive in personal care and industrial products, it serves as a thickener, foam stabilizer, and detergent enhancer. Applications span shampoos, bath products, laundry detergents, and metal cleaning formulations, where it improves viscosity, foam durability, and hard water tolerance . In industrial settings, it acts as a lubricant-thickener in synthetic fiber processing and contributes to environmentally friendly oilfield acidizing systems.

Specifications:

APPEARANCE：Pale yellow waxy flaky solid

ODOR：Characteristic

AMINE VALUE：30mgKOH/g MAX

COLOR (10% ethanol solution),HAZEN: 200 MAX

PH VALUE (1%): 7.0-10.5