Description

Benzyldimethylhexylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) valued for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This chemical is essential for formulators requiring a stable, broad-spectrum biocide with excellent surface activity. It serves as a critical intermediate and active ingredient for manufacturers in the disinfection, personal care, textile treatment, and water treatment industries.

Application

• Disinfectant & Sanitizer Formulations: As an active antimicrobial agent in hard surface cleaners, hospital disinfectants, and food processing sanitizers.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a preservative and conditioning agent in cosmetics, hair care, and skincare formulations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, antistatic agent, and biocide for fabric finishing and leather treatment.
• Water Treatment: Employed as an algicide and bactericide in industrial cooling towers and water systems.
• Oilfield & Industrial Biocides: Controls microbial growth in drilling fluids, metalworking fluids, and other process streams.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reagents in different phases in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyldimethylhexylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	22559-57-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₆ClN
Molecular Weight	255.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexylbenzyldimethylammonium Chloride; N-Hexyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenemethanaminium Chloride; Benzenemethanaminium, N-hexyl-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride; BDHA-Cl; C6-BDMA-Cl; N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethylhexylammonium Chloride; Hexyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
EINECS	245-070-1

Quality Control

Our Benzyldimethylhexylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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