Description

Decyltrimethylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) widely used as a cationic surfactant and phase transfer catalyst. Its value lies in its ability to modify surface properties, stabilize emulsions, and facilitate reactions between immiscible phases. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective biocidal and conditioning agents.

Application

• Biocide & Disinfectant Formulations: Used as an active ingredient in industrial, institutional, and agricultural disinfectants due to its antimicrobial properties.
• Personal Care Products: Acts as a conditioning agent and preservative in hair conditioners, skin creams, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: Serves as a key cationic softener, providing antistatic properties and a soft hand feel to fabrics.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reactants in different phases (e.g., aqueous and organic) in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
• Industrial Cleaning & Oilfield Chemicals: Functions as a surfactant in acidizing formulations, corrosion inhibitors, and cleaning products for hard surfaces.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides by improving wetting, spreading, and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Used as a retention aid, drainage aid, and biocide in papermaking processes.
• Research & Laboratory Reagent: Employed in biochemical research and analytical chemistry as a standard or reagent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decyltrimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	10108-87-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₃₀ClN
Molecular Weight	235.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Decyltrimethylammonium chloride; N-Decyl-N,N,N-trimethylammonium chloride; DTAC; CATB-10; Trimethyldecylammonium chloride; 1-Decyltrimethylammonium chloride; Quaternary ammonium compound, decyltrimethyl-, chloride; Cetrimonium chloride (C10 homologue)
EINECS	233-294-8

Quality Control

Our Decyltrimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for our global B2B clients.

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 quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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