Description

Benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) widely recognized for its potent antimicrobial and surfactant properties. This versatile chemical is essential for formulators requiring reliable biocidal activity and cationic surface modification. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the disinfectant, personal care, and industrial water treatment sectors seeking effective and stable active ingredients.

Application

• Disinfectant & Sanitizer Formulations: A key active ingredient in hospital-grade disinfectants, surface cleaners, and food-contact sanitizers due to its broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a preservative and conditioning agent in products like shampoos, hair conditioners, and skin creams for its antimicrobial and antistatic properties.
• Industrial Water Treatment: Employed as a biocide and algicide in cooling towers, pulp and paper processing, and oilfield water systems to control microbial growth.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: Functions as a cationic softener and antimicrobial finish, providing a soft hand feel and odor control to textiles.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents in specialty organic synthesis within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
• Laboratory & Research Reagent: Utilized in biochemical research for cell lysis, protein purification, and as a model compound for studying QAC mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	147228-81-7
Molecular Formula	C23H42ClN
Molecular Weight	368.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Myristylbenzyldimethylammonium Chloride; N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethyltetradecan-1-aminium Chloride; Benzyldimethylmyristylammonium Chloride; BDMC; Zephiran Chloride (related compound); Quaternary Ammonium Compound-14; Tetradecylbenzyldimethylammonium Chloride; 1-Tetradecanaminium, N-benzyl-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent performance for your formulations. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with relevant industry guidelines.

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 crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.5

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