Description

Benzyl(Heptadecyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (quat) valued for its potent surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This compound is essential for formulating high-performance biocides, disinfectants, and fabric softeners where long-chain alkyl groups provide enhanced efficacy. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the industrial biocide, personal care, textile treatment, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Industrial Biocide & Disinfectant Formulations: Acts as a key active ingredient in broad-spectrum disinfectants for hard surfaces, agricultural applications, and water treatment systems.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts excellent softening and antistatic properties to fabrics and is used as a conditioning agent in textile processing.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Serves as a preservative and conditioning agent in products like hair conditioners and skin creams due to its cationic surfactant nature.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reactants in immiscible phases in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used in formulations for corrosion inhibition and as a biocide in drilling muds and production fluids.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Functions as a softening agent, debonding agent, and biocide in paper manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl(Heptadecyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	16576-98-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₆H₄₈ClN
Molecular Weight	410.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyldimethylheptadecylammonium Chloride; Heptadecylbenzyldimethylammonium Chloride; N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethyl-1-heptadecanaminium Chloride; BDHA; BDHAC; Arquad B-25; Quaternary Ammonium Compound (C17); Benzalkonium Chloride Homologue (C17)
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl(Heptadecyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance with your application 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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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