Description

Decyltrimethylammonium is a quaternary ammonium compound (Quat) valued for its potent cationic surfactant properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring strong antimicrobial action, surface modification, and phase-transfer catalysis. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the biocidal, personal care, textile, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable, high-purity cationic agents.

Application

• Biocide & Disinfectant Formulations: Acts as an active ingredient in algaecides, fungicides, and sanitizers for industrial water treatment and surface disinfection.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Used in the production of hair conditioners, fabric softeners, and other cationic emulsion systems.
• Textile & Leather Auxiliary: Functions as a softening agent, antistatic agent, and dyeing assistant.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a clay stabilizer and corrosion inhibitor in drilling and completion fluids.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as an ion-pairing agent in chromatographic separations (HPLC).
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Used as a retention aid and for pitch control.
• Research & Development: A key intermediate for synthesizing more complex quaternary ammonium salts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decyltrimethylammonium
CAS No.	15053-09-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₃₀N⁺ (typically as bromide or chloride salt)
Molecular Weight	200.39 g/mol (for cation)
Synonyms	Decyltrimethylammonium ion; N-Decyl-N,N,N-trimethylammonium; DTMA; Decyltrimethylazanium; Trimethyldecylammonium; CATB-10 (when referring to the bromide salt, Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide analog with decyl chain); Quaternary ammonium compound, decyltrimethyl-; 1-Decyltrimethylammonium
EINECS	239-115-0

Quality Control

Our Decyltrimethylammonium products are 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 assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.