Description

Hexadecyltributylammonium Taurocholate is a specialized quaternary ammonium salt derivative of the bile acid taurocholate, designed for advanced research and industrial applications. This compound is valued for its unique amphiphilic properties, combining the surfactant characteristics of a quaternary ammonium moiety with the biological compatibility of a bile salt. It serves as a critical reagent for scientists and engineers in pharmaceutical development, membrane research, and advanced material science, where precise control over interfacial activity and molecular self-assembly is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Drug Delivery: Used as a permeability enhancer and solubilizing agent in formulation studies for poorly water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biomimetic Membrane Studies: Serves as a key component in the construction of artificial lipid bilayers and vesicles for studying membrane protein function and transport mechanisms.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a chiral selector or mobile phase additive in chromatographic separations, particularly for stereoisomers and complex biological molecules.
• Material Science: Acts as a templating or structure-directing agent in the synthesis of mesoporous materials and nanostructures with controlled porosity.
• Biochemical Assays: Utilized in in vitro assays to mimic physiological conditions, especially those involving lipid digestion, absorption, and bile acid metabolism.
• Industrial Surfactant Systems: Investigated for specialized surfactant applications requiring a combination of cationic and anionic functionalities in a single molecule.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecyltributylammonium Taurocholate
CAS No.	124536-25-0
Molecular Formula	C49H91NO7S
Molecular Weight	830.33 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Hexadecyl-N,N,N-tributylammonium Taurocholate; Cetyl Tributyl Ammonium Taurocholate; 3α,7α,12α-Trihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oyltaurine N-Hexadecyl-N,N,N-tributylammonium Salt; Taurocholic Acid Hexadecyltributylammonium Salt; CTBA-Taurocholate; 16-Tributylammonium Taurocholate; Taurocholate Quaternary Ammonium Salt
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Quality Control

Every batch of Hexadecyltributylammonium Taurocholate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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