Description

Trimethyl-3-[(1-Oxododecyl)Amino]Propylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with a long-chain fatty acyl group, functioning as a cationic surfactant and conditioning agent. This structure provides excellent substantivity to surfaces, particularly those with a negative charge, making it highly effective for modifying surface properties and improving compatibility. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, textile treatment, and specialty chemical synthesis industries for its emulsifying, antistatic, and softening functionalities.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a primary cationic conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand-feel to fabrics and provides antistatic properties during textile processing and finishing.
• Personal Care Cleansers: Used in cream-based cleansers and shaving products for its emulsifying properties and skin-conditioning benefits.
• Industrial Surfactant & Emulsifier: Serves as a cationic emulsifier or co-emulsifier in various industrial formulations, including polishes and coatings.
• Antistatic Agent for Plastics & Polymers: Incorporated into polymer matrices or applied as a topical treatment to reduce static charge buildup.
• Biocide & Sanitizer Formulations: Utilized as a component in disinfectant and sanitizing solutions, leveraging the antimicrobial properties of quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Paper Softening & Deinking Aids: Employed in paper manufacturing to improve softness and as a collector in deinking processes for recycled paper.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block or modifying agent for the synthesis of more complex quaternary ammonium salts and specialty surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethyl-3-[(1-Oxododecyl)Amino]Propylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	22981-54-0
Molecular Formula	C18H39ClN2O
Molecular Weight	334.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauroylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride; N-Lauroyl-N',N',N'-trimethyl-1,3-propanediaminium Chloride; 3-(Dodecanoylamino)-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium Chloride; LTAC; Laurtrimonium Chloride (related, but not identical); Quaternium-24 (INCI Name); CAT-12; Trimethyl-3-(lauroylamino)propylammonium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Trimethyl-3-[(1-Oxododecyl)Amino]Propylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
pH (10% Solution)	4.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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