Description

Zephiramine is a quaternary ammonium salt widely recognized as a cationic surfactant and phase-transfer catalyst. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in synthetic chemistry. It serves as a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and selective synthesis pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalysis (PTC): Enables and accelerates reactions between ionic and organic compounds in biphasic systems.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate or catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: Applied in alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions in research and development.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Functions as a cationic surfactant in specialized formulations and analytical chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or modifier in polymerization processes and resin production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zephiramine
CAS No.	16287-71-1
Molecular Formula	C27H42ClN
Molecular Weight	416.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Zephiramine; Benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium Chloride; Myristylbenzyldimethylammonium Chloride; Tetradecylbenzyldimethylammonium Chloride; BDTA; Zephiran Chloride (historical); Benzyldimethyl(myristyl)ammonium Chloride; N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethyltetradecan-1-aminium Chloride
EINECS	240-369-4

Quality Control

Our Zephiramine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the requirements for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing specifications for identity, assay, and impurity profiles is supplied with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept 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.