Description

(Carboxymethyl)Dodecyldimethylammonium Chloride, Sodium Salt is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (quat) with a unique carboxymethyl functional group. This specialized structure provides excellent surfactant properties combined with enhanced water solubility and compatibility, making it a versatile intermediate for demanding formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial sectors for creating high-performance biocides, fabric softeners, and conditioning agents.

Application

• Biocide & Disinfectant Formulations: Acts as an effective active ingredient or co-formulant in industrial, institutional, and household disinfectants and sanitizers.
• Hair & Skin Care Products: Used as a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and liquid soaps for its antistatic and softening properties.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts softness and antistatic effects to fabrics in rinse-cycle softeners and textile finishing processes.
• Emulsifier & Surfactant: Serves as a specialty surfactant and emulsifying agent in various industrial and cosmetic emulsions.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor, biocide, or surfactant in drilling and production fluids.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Functions as a debonding agent, softener, or biocide in paper coating and processing.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(Carboxymethyl)Dodecyldimethylammonium Chloride, Sodium Salt
CAS No.	11140-78-6
Molecular Formula	C17H37ClNNaO2
Molecular Weight	345.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyldimethyl(carboxymethyl)ammonium chloride, sodium salt; Lauryl betaine, carboxymethyl derivative; N-Carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyldodecan-1-aminium chloride, sodium salt; 1-Dodecanaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride, sodium salt (1:1); Alkyl (C12) dimethyl betaine, carboxymethyl quat; Sodium lauryl dimethyl glycinate chloride; Quaternary ammonium compound, C12 alkyl, carboxymethylated
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Quality Control

Our (Carboxymethyl)Dodecyldimethylammonium Chloride, Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content	≤ 5.0 %
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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