2-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide

CAS: 5422-34-4

Ref. 3D-FH133348

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide
• Synonyms: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)acetamide, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide, Hydroxyethyllactaminde, Incromectant LMEA, Lactamide MEA, Lactamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, Lactic acid monoethanolamide, Lipamide LMEA, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)lactamide, N-(β-Hydroxyethyl)-2-hydroxypropionamide, N-(β-Hydroxyethyl)lactamide, NSC 11062, Propanamide, 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
• CAS: 5422-34-4

Description

2-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide is a cationic surfactant that has been shown to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and tnf-α. 2-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide is used as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations and also has antimicrobial properties. It has been shown to be effective against a range of microorganisms, including gram positive bacteria, gram negative bacteria, yeast, and fungi. 2-Hydoxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide does not damage the skin but may cause dryness if it is left on for an extended period of time. It is also an antioxidant compound with a phase transition temperature of -19 degrees Celsius.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 133.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₁NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H11NO3/c1-4(8)5(9)6-2-3-7/h4,7-8H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,6,9)
• InChI key: InChIKey=RZCHTMXTKQHYDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(O)C(=O)NCCO