Description

Cetyldimethylethylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt (QAC) with the CAS number 124-03-8, valued for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This compound is essential for formulating products that require effective disinfection, phase transfer catalysis, or surface modification. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality cationic agents.

Application

• As a phase-transfer catalyst (PTC) in organic synthesis reactions, particularly in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.
• Primary active ingredient in disinfectant and sanitizer formulations for industrial and institutional use.
• Key component in hair conditioners and cationic emulsions for personal care products, providing antistatic and softening effects.
• Utilized as a softening agent and antistatic agent in textile processing and fabric care products.
• Acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of specialty polymers and latex.
• Employed in analytical chemistry as an ion-pairing agent for chromatographic separations.
• Used in oilfield chemicals for its surfactant properties in enhanced oil recovery and drilling fluids.
• Applied in biocidal formulations for algae and microbial control in industrial water systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cetyldimethylethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	124-03-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₄BrN
Molecular Weight	366.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetethyldimonium Bromide; N-Cetyl-N-ethyldimethylammonium Bromide; N,N-Dimethyl-N-ethyl-1-hexadecanaminium Bromide; Ethylcetyldimethylammonium Bromide; 1-Hexadecanaminium, N-ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-, bromide; Cetyl Ethyl Dimethyl Ammonium Bromide; CEDAB; Cetalkonium Bromide related compound
EINECS	204-674-7

Quality Control

Our Cetyldimethylethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (5% Solution)	5.0 - 7.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.