Description

Dodecyltriethylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt (quat) widely valued for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This compound is essential for formulations requiring a stable, long-chain alkyl ammonium cation with excellent surface activity and compatibility. It serves as a critical intermediate and active ingredient for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, textile, and water treatment industries, where its bactericidal and phase-transfer catalytic functions are highly utilized.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial in organic synthesis for alkylations and esterifications.
• Antimicrobial Agent: Used in disinfectant formulations, algicides, and sanitizers for industrial and institutional cleaning.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Acts as a cationic surfactant in hair conditioners, fabric softeners, and specialty emulsion formulations.
• Textile Auxiliary: Employed as a softening agent, antistatic agent, and dyeing assistant for synthetic fibers.
• Water Treatment: Functions as a biocide and flocculant aid in cooling towers and industrial water systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves in the synthesis of other quaternary ammonium compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Incorporated into formulations to protect metal surfaces in closed-loop systems.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial labs for studying cationic surfactant behavior and membrane interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecyltriethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	23358-96-5
Molecular Formula	C18H40ClN
Molecular Weight	305.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride; Lauryltriethylammonium Chloride; N-Dodecyl-N,N,N-triethylammonium Chloride; Triethyldodecylammonium Chloride; 1-Dodecanaminium, N,N,N-triethyl-, chloride; DTAC; LTAC; Quaternary Ammonium Salt-12
EINECS	245-595-8

Quality Control

Our Dodecyltriethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical parameters is provided with every 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container 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)	≤ 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.