CMEA is commonly used as a thickener, foaming agent, and detergent. It is particularly suitable for ammonium salt systems in shampoos, shower gels, and hand soaps. It is also frequently used in the formulation of pearlescent pastes and as a raw material for the synthesis of amide surfactants.

 

Basic Introduction

name : Coconut oil monoethanolamide

Chemical name: Cocoyl oleate monoethanolamide

INCI Name: Cocamide MEA

CAS Registry Number: 68140-00-1

EINECS login ID: 268-770-2

HSCode: 3402420000

Structural formula : C ₁₄ H ₂₉ NO ₂

Molecular weight: /

Synonyms: cocoamide MEA ; coconut oil monoethanolamide; alkanolamide; CMEA; coconut oil monoethanolamide; COCAMIDE MEA; N-(Hydroxyethyl)amide coconut .

 

Application areas

Application areas

Application Notes

Daily chemical industry

It is used as a main component in detergents, wetting agents, and emulsifiers, and has rust-preventive properties. It is an important raw material for formulating metal cleaning agents. When used in combination with anionic surfactants, it has foam-stabilizing properties. When used with soap, its resistance to hard water is improved. It can also be used as a component in oiling agents for synthetic fibers such as polypropylene.

Stability and storage conditions

 

Cocoyl oleate monoethanolamide is relatively stable under normal conditions, but it may decompose or deteriorate due to the influence of light, oxygen, and humidity. Therefore, it should be stored in airtight containers to reduce contact with air , and excessively high or low temperatures should be avoided. It is best to store it at room temperature in a cool, dry place .

 

Product Compliance

Indicator range	T/GDCDC
Senses	White to light yellow flaky solid
odor	No unusual odor
Chloroform extract, %	≥ 93.0
Free amines , %	≤ 1.0
Free ester content, %	≤ 6.0
Color , Gardner	≤3.0​
pH value (1%) Ethanol solution ( 50% )	9.0-11.0​
Melting point, °C	65.0-75.0

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