Description

Ethylenebis(Trimethylammonium) Dichloride is a quaternary ammonium salt compound valued for its cationic properties and efficacy as a phase-transfer catalyst and surfactant. This compound matters for its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in different phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized organic syntheses. It is needed by manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and agrochemical sectors, as well as researchers developing novel materials and biocides.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Used to accelerate reactions between ionic and organic reactants in multi-phase systems, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and polymerization processes.
• Biocide & Disinfectant Intermediate: Serves as a key building block or active component in the formulation of quaternary ammonium compound (QAC)-based disinfectants, algicides, and sanitizers.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Employed in the production of specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates where its cationic nature is utilized.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of certain herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Textile & Paper Chemical: Acts as a softener, antistatic agent, or dye-fixing agent in textile processing and paper manufacturing.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying cationic surfactants, polymer chemistry, and novel catalytic systems.
• Surfactant for Specialized Formulations: Incorporated into formulations requiring cationic surfactants for emulsification, dispersion, or surface modification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylenebis(Trimethylammonium) Dichloride
CAS No.	23252-62-2
Molecular Formula	C8H22Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	217.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Ethanediylbis(trimethylammonium) dichloride; Ethylene-1,2-bis(trimethylammonium) dichloride; Hexamethonium Dichloride; Hexamethonium Chloride; N,N,N,N',N',N'-Hexamethyl-1,2-ethanediaminium dichloride; Bis(trimethylammonium)ethylene dichloride; VM 111
EINECS	245-518-9

Quality Control

Our Ethylenebis(Trimethylammonium) Dichloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, related substances, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.