CMEA Coconut Monoethanol Amide CAS 68140-00-1

The monoethanolamide fatty acids of coconut oil has the chemical formula RCONHCH2CH2OH.

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Chemical properties: coconut monoethanolamide is an organic compound with the commonness of ester compounds, such as can react with alkali to form salt and can be transesterified. At the same time, because it contains hydroxyl and amino groups, it also has the reaction properties of these groups, such as esterification with carboxylic acids, acid anhydrides, etc., and substitution reactions with halogenated hydrocarbons.

Physical state: Coconut monoethanolamide is usually a white or yellowish solid or liquid, depending on its purity and crystalline state. Its melting point is usually between 40-60 ° C, depending on molecular weight and crystallization conditions.

Solubility: coconut monoethanolamide can be dissolved in many organic solvents, such as alcohols, ethers, esters, etc. The solubility in water is small, but it can be dissolved better in hot water. Due to its good solubility, coconut monoethanolamide is often used as an ester thickener or solvent.

Viscosity: Coconut monoethanolamide has a high viscosity, which makes it used as a thickener or thickener in cosmetics, personal care products and other fields. Its viscosity decreases with the increase in temperature, so its viscosity can be adjusted by heating when in use.

Stability: coconut monoethanolamide is stable at room temperature and is not easily oxidized or hydrolyzed. However, under high temperatures or exposure to ultraviolet light, it may undergo degradation reactions such as oxidation or discoloration.

Safety: Coconut monoethanolamide is a low-toxic compound and less irritating to the skin and eyes. However, due to its irritating properties, caution is still needed when it comes into direct contact with the skin or eyes.

Biocompatibility: Coconut monoethanolamide has good biocompatibility and can be absorbed by human skin and mucous membranes. 

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Applications of Coconut Monoethanol Amide  :

Cosmetics: Coconut monoethanolamide is used in cosmetics as a thickening agent, moisturizer and softener to improve product texture and skin feel. Its high viscosity characteristics allow it to increase cosmetics' consistency and improve product stability effectively. At the same time, coconut monoethanolamide has good moisturizing properties, which can provide a lasting moisturizing effect on the skin. In cosmetics and personal care products such as face creams, lotions, shampoos, and body washes, coconut monoethanolamide is widely used as an additive to meet consumers' needs for moisturizing and smooth skin.

Personal care products: In addition to its application in cosmetics, coconut monoethanolamide is also widely used in personal care products. In personal care products such as moisturizers, hand creams and lipsticks, coconut monoethanolamide can enhance the moisturizing effect of the product and improve the moisture content and comfort of the skin. Due to its good biocompatibility and skin absorption, coconut monoethanolamide can help the skin stay hydrated, soft, and, with better effect, dry, rough skin.

Pharmaceutical field: In the pharmaceutical industry, coconut monoethanolamide can be used as a pharmaceutical excipient for preparing pharmaceutical preparations. In the drug preparation process, coconut monoethanolamide can be used as a solvent, thickener emulsifier, etc., to help dissolve, stabilize and control the quality of the drug.

Food industry: In the food industry, coconut monoethanolamide can be used as food additives, such as stabilizers, emulsifiers and thickeners. For example, adding coconut monoethanolamide to dairy products, sauces, chocolates, confectionery, and other foods can improve their texture and taste, as well as improve product quality and consumer satisfaction.

Industrial field: In the industrial field, coconut monoethanolamide also has a certain application. It can be used as industrial thickeners, adhesives, surfactants, etc., to prepare coatings, inks, adhesives, and other products. Due to its high viscosity and stability, coconut monoethanolamide can improve the product's consistency and stability and improve its performance and quality.

Production Method of Coconut Monoethanol Amide  :

Chemical method

The chemical method is the traditional method of producing monoethanolamide from coconut. This method synthesizes coconut monoglycolamide from coconut oil and monoglycolamide by esterification.

Raw material preparation: First, coconut oil and monoethanolamide are mixed proportionally to obtain the raw material for the esterification reaction. Coconut oil is a natural fatty acid ester, while monoethanolamide is an organic compound that can be chemically synthesized.

Esterification reaction: Under the action of the catalyst, coconut oil and monoethanolamide are esterified. Catalysts are usually acidic or alkaline catalysts, such as sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide, etc. It is necessary to control the temperature, pressure, and material ratio in the reaction process to ensure a smooth esterification reaction.

Separation and purification: After the esterification reaction, excess raw materials and catalysts must be removed through the separation and purification step to obtain relatively pure coconut monoethanolamide. This step usually adopts crystallization, filtration, distillation and other methods to obtain high-purity coconut monoethanolamide products.

Product yield: The yield of coconut monoethanolamide can be improved by controlling the conditions of the esterification reaction and improving the efficiency of separation and purification. Yield refers to the ratio of the actual product quantity to the theoretical calculation of product quantity, an important index for measuring production efficiency.

Biological law

In addition to the traditional chemical method, a new production method - biological method - has emerged in recent years. The esterification reaction of coconut oil and monoethanolamide was catalyzed by biological enzyme.

Enzyme selection: In biological methods, choosing the right enzyme is the key. Lipase is usually used as a catalyst because it has good catalytic activity and specificity, which can effectively catalyze coconut oil's esterification and monoethanolamide's esterification.

Reaction conditions: The reaction conditions of the biological method are relatively mild, usually at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. In the process of enzyme catalysis, it is necessary to control certain conditions such as temperature, pH value and material ratio to ensure the activity and selectivity of the enzyme.

Product yield: By optimizing the selection of enzymes and reaction conditions, the product yield of the biological process can be improved. Compared with the chemical method, the biological method has the advantages of a friendly environment, mild conditions, and pure product.

Separation and purification: After completing the esterification reaction, the separation and purification steps are also required. This step usually uses crystallization, filtration, extraction and other methods to remove excess raw materials and catalysts to obtain high-purity coconut monoethanolamide products.

Packing & Shipping of  Coconut Monoethanol Amide  :

Coconut Monoethanol Amide can be packed in many different ways.
Coconut Monoethanol Amide Packing 1kg/bottle. 25kg/barrel. 200kg/barrel.
Coconut Monoethanol Amide shipping: As soon as payment receipt is received, you can ship out your order by sea, air, or express.

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