Description

Benzylmethyldioctylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) valued for its potent surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This versatile chemical is a key ingredient in formulations requiring cationic activity, surface tension reduction, and biocidal efficacy. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the industrial biocides, textile processing, and personal care industries.

Application

• Industrial Biocides & Disinfectants: Acts as an active ingredient in formulations for algae control, sanitizers, and surface disinfectants for industrial water systems and institutional cleaning.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softening agent, antistatic agent, and dyeing assistant to improve fabric handle and processing performance.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed as a conditioning agent and preservative in hair care products and certain cosmetic formulations.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents in specialty organic synthesis.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and biocide in drilling and production fluids.
• Paper Manufacturing: Serves as a debonding agent and biocide in pulp and paper processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzylmethyldioctylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	16345-80-5
Molecular Formula	C24H44ClN
Molecular Weight	382.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Dioctylmethylbenzylammonium Chloride; N-Benzyl-N-methyl-N,N-dioctylammonium Chloride; Benzyl Dimethyl Octyl Ammonium Chloride (mixed isomer reference); Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (related compound); Quaternium-24 (cosmetic ingredient name); Bardac 205M (trade name); BARDAC 2080 (trade name); ADBAC (Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride) type compound
EINECS	240-399-6

Quality Control

Our Benzylmethyldioctylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, moisture content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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); keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Quaternary Ammonium Salt)	≥ 80.0 % (as active matter)
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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