Description

Hexadecylammonium Chloride is a high-purity cationic surfactant and quaternary ammonium salt with the CAS number 1602-97-7. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, antistatic, and antimicrobial properties, making it a critical intermediate and functional additive in advanced formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Key component in fabric softeners, hair conditioners, and cosmetic creams for its cationic conditioning and emulsifying action.
• Antistatic Agent: Used in polymer processing and textile finishing to reduce static charge buildup on synthetic fibers and plastics.
• Biocide & Disinfectant Intermediate: Serves as a precursor or active ingredient in formulations for industrial and institutional disinfectants and sanitizers.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reactants in immiscible phases in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Employed in metalworking fluids and industrial water treatment systems to protect metal surfaces.
• Clay Treatment Agent: Used in the oil & gas industry for the modification of drilling muds and clays.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	1602-97-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₆ClN
Molecular Weight	277.92 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexadecanaminium, N-hexadecyl-, chloride; Cetylammonium Chloride; Palmitylammonium Chloride; N-Hexadecylammonium Chloride; Hexadecan-1-aminium chloride; Cetamine Chloride; Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride precursor; CTAC intermediate
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Quality Control

Our Hexadecylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications and is suitable for its intended industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Melting Point	Approx. 200 - 210 °C (dec.)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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