Description

Tetradecylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt (quat) with a long hydrophobic chain. This compound is valued for its potent cationic surfactant properties, making it an effective phase-transfer catalyst and antimicrobial agent. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries for its ability to facilitate reactions and provide biocidal activity.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and other organic synthesis processes.
• Antimicrobial Agent: Used in the formulation of disinfectants, sanitizers, and preservative systems for industrial and institutional applications.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Serves as a cationic surfactant in specialty cleaning products, fabric softeners, and emulsion stabilization.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a key building block for the synthesis of more complex quaternary ammonium compounds and specialty chemicals.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in research and analytical chemistry for its ionic properties and as a standard in method development.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Incorporated into formulations for metalworking fluids and industrial water treatment to protect against corrosion.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	1838-04-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₃₂ClN
Molecular Weight	249.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Myristyltrimethylammonium Chloride; Tetradecyltrimethylammonium Chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-tetradecanaminium Chloride; TTAC; MTAC; Myristyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride; Quaternium-13; 1-Tetradecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride
EINECS	217-413-4

Quality Control

Our Tetradecylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and compliance is provided with every shipment.

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.

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

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