Description

Benzyldocosyldimethylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (quat) valued for its potent cationic surfactant properties. This specialty chemical is essential for formulating high-performance biocides, disinfectants, and fabric softeners where long-chain alkyl groups provide superior efficacy. It serves critical roles in the industrial, institutional, and household cleaning sectors, as well as in textile manufacturing and personal care product preservation.

Application

• Broad-Spectrum Biocide & Disinfectant: A key active ingredient in formulations for hospitals, food processing facilities, and industrial water systems due to its effective antimicrobial action against bacteria, fungi, and algae.
• Fabric Softener & Anti-Static Agent: Imparts softness and reduces static cling in textile manufacturing and laundry care products, leveraging its cationic nature to bind to fabric fibers.
• Industrial Algaecide & Slimicide: Used in cooling towers, pulp and paper mills, and recreational water bodies to control microbial growth and biofilm formation.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reagents in different phases in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Emulsifier & Surfactant: Acts as a stabilizer in emulsion polymerization and in the formulation of various agrochemicals and coatings.
• Personal Care Preservative: Employed in cosmetic and toiletry formulations at approved levels to prevent microbial spoilage.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyldocosyldimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	16841-14-8
Molecular Formula	C31H58ClN
Molecular Weight	480.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Docosylbenzyldimethylammonium Chloride; N-Docosyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenemethanaminium Chloride; Behenylbenzyldimethylammonium Chloride; BDDAC; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, C22 Alkyl; Benzyl Dimethyl Behenyl Ammonium Chloride; 1-Docosyl(dimethyl)benzylammonium Chloride
EINECS	240-865-1

Quality Control

Our Benzyldocosyldimethylammonium 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and residual solvents are provided to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your formulations.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Microbial Limits	Contact for details

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