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(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a heterocyclic compound which is excellent as a softening agent for fabrics, hair, etc., is mild to the skin, and has good biodegradability. [Structure] A heterocyclic compound represented by the general formula (1). [Chemical 1] (In the formula, R 1 represents a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 17 carbon atoms or an alkenylene group. R 2 represents an alkylene group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms. R 3 represents a linear or branched chain. Carbon number 1 21 alkyl groups or alkenyl groups are shown, and two R 3 s may be the same or different. m represents an integer of 2 or 3. X represents -O- -NH- or -NHCO-R 1. ) |