Description

Dodecyl(Ethylbenzyl)Dimethylammonium 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, water treatment, and textile processing industries, where performance and supply chain consistency are paramount.

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.
• Algaecides & Biocides for Water Treatment: Used in industrial cooling towers, swimming pools, and process water systems to control microbial growth, biofilm, and algae.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a preservative and conditioning agent in products like shampoos, creams, and lotions.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Acts as a softener, antistatic agent, and dyeing auxiliary, improving fabric handle and process efficiency.
• Oilfield & Industrial Biocides: Employed in drilling muds, fracturing fluids, and metalworking fluids to prevent microbial-induced corrosion and spoilage.
• Agriculture: Used as a component in sanitizing solutions for agricultural equipment and post-harvest treatment of produce.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecyl(Ethylbenzyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	27479-28-3
Molecular Formula	C23H42ClN
Molecular Weight	368.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl(dodecyl)dimethyl(ethyl)ammonium chloride; Dodecylbenzyldimethylethylammonium chloride; Ethylbenzyl Dimethyl Dodecyl Ammonium Chloride; Lauryl Benzyl Dimethyl Ethyl Ammonium Chloride; Quaternary Ammonium Compound-12; Quaternium-12; Bardac 205M; Barquat 4250Z; Maquat LC12S; Variquat E228
EINECS	248-485-0

Quality Control

Our Dodecyl(Ethylbenzyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 80.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Water Content	≤ 20.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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