Description

Cetyldimethylbenzylammonium is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) widely recognized for its potent antimicrobial and surfactant properties. This versatile chemical is essential for formulators requiring a reliable cationic surfactant with excellent biocidal efficacy. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the disinfectant, personal care, and industrial water treatment sectors, where performance and supply chain consistency are paramount.

Application

• Disinfectant & Sanitizer Formulations: A key active ingredient in hospital-grade disinfectants, surface cleaners, and food-contact sanitizers due to its broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a preservative and conditioning agent in products like shampoos, creams, and lotions to inhibit microbial growth and improve texture.
• Industrial Water Treatment: Functions as an effective biocide and algaecide in cooling towers, pulp and paper mills, and oilfield water systems.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Acts as a softening agent, antistatic agent, and dyeing auxiliary in fabric and leather treatment processes.
• Agriculture: Employed as a component in fungicides and disinfectants for agricultural equipment and premises.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a synthesis intermediate or an excipient in certain pharmaceutical preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cetyldimethylbenzylammonium
CAS No.	10328-34-4
Molecular Formula	C25H46N+ Cl- (commonly as chloride salt)
Molecular Weight	396.10 g/mol (for chloride salt)
Synonyms	Cetyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride; Cetalkonium Chloride; N-Cetyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenemethanaminium Chloride; CDBAC; Cetylbenzyldimethylammonium Chloride; 1-Hexadecyl-4-dimethylaminobenzyl Chloride; Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium Chloride; BAC-C16
EINECS	233-710-1

Quality Control

Our Cetyldimethylbenzylammonium is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, impurities, and other critical parameters are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including REACH and global pharmacopeial standards where applicable.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Microbial Enumeration	Meets specified limits

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