Description

Triethylhexadecylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt (quat) with a long hydrophobic alkyl chain. This compound serves as a versatile cationic surfactant and phase-transfer catalyst, valued for its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking efficient synthesis and formulation processes.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Enables reactions between ionic reagents in aqueous phases and organic substrates in organic solvents, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Cationic Surfactant: Used in the formulation of disinfectants, sanitizers, and fabric softeners due to its antimicrobial and antistatic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where quaternary ammonium groups are required or where PTC conditions improve yield.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of pesticides and herbicides to enhance the reactivity of anionic species in organic media.
• Polymerization Aid: Acts as an emulsifier or stabilizer in certain emulsion polymerization processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography to improve the separation of ionic compounds.
• Material Science: Serves as a templating agent or surface modifier in the synthesis of nanomaterials and for modifying surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triethylhexadecylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	13316-70-6
Molecular Formula	C22H48BrN
Molecular Weight	406.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecyltriethylammonium Bromide; N-Hexadecyl-N,N,N-triethylammonium Bromide; Cetyl Triethyl Ammonium Bromide; Cetrimonium Bromide (Triethyl Homolog); N,N,N-Triethyl-1-hexadecanaminium Bromide; TEA-C16 Bromide; 1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-triethyl-, bromide; Triethylcetylammonium Bromide
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Quality Control

Our Triethylhexadecylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, moisture content, and residue on ignition is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production 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 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	≤ 20 ppm

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