Description

Trimethyltetradecylammonium is a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) valued for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This compound is essential for formulating high-performance biocides, phase transfer catalysts, and fabric softeners. It serves critical roles in the water treatment, personal care, textile, and agrochemical industries, where its surface-active and disinfecting capabilities are paramount.

Application

• Biocide & Disinfectant Formulations: A key active ingredient in industrial and institutional disinfectants, algicides, and sanitizers for water treatment systems and surface cleaning.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
• Fabric Softener & Textile Auxiliary: Imparts softness and antistatic properties to fabrics in textile manufacturing and household care products.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a conditioning agent and preservative in hair conditioners, skin creams, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides by improving wetting, spreading, and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Acts as a corrosion inhibitor and biocide in drilling fluids and production systems.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in biochemical and chemical research involving membrane studies and surfactant science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethyltetradecylammonium
CAS No.	10182-92-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₈N⁺ (commonly associated with bromide or chloride counterions)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Myristyltrimethylammonium; Tetradecyltrimethylammonium; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-tetradecanaminium; TDTMA; MTAB (Myristyltrimethylammonium Bromide); Quaternium-13; CATB-14; Arquad 14-33
EINECS	233-445-0

Quality Control

Our Trimethyltetradecylammonium products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality management systems.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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