Description

Tridodecylmethylammonium Iodide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt (quat) with a long-chain alkyl structure. This compound is valued for its exceptional phase-transfer catalytic properties and its utility as a surfactant and antimicrobial agent. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for advanced process development and formulation.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions in organic synthesis.
• Antimicrobial Agent: Serves as a potent biocide and preservative in industrial water treatment systems, coatings, and material protection.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Used in the formulation of specialty detergents, emulsifiers, and dispersion agents due to its long hydrophobic chains.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or additive in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ion-Pair Reagent: Utilized in analytical chemistry for the separation and detection of ionic species in chromatographic methods.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in modifying surface properties, creating ionic liquids, and in nanotechnology applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tridodecylmethylammonium Iodide
CAS No.	29710-98-3
Molecular Formula	C37H78IN
Molecular Weight	663.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyltridodecylammonium Iodide; N-Methyl-N,N-didodecyldodecan-1-aminium Iodide; Lauryltrimethylammonium Iodide (mixed isomer); Tridodecylmethylammonium Iodide; TDMAL; 1-Dodecanaminium, N-methyl-N,N-didodecyl-, iodide; Ammonium, tridodecylmethyl-, iodide
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Quality Control

Our Tridodecylmethylammonium Iodide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, melting point, and impurity profiles. Specifications can be aligned with customer-specific requirements for research or industrial use.

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
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specification available upon request
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Iodide Content	Specification available upon request

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