Description

Cetylbenzyldimethylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (quat) widely recognized for its potent antimicrobial and surfactant properties. This versatile chemical is essential for formulators requiring a reliable cationic surfactant with excellent biocidal efficacy and conditioning effects. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial disinfection sectors, where performance and consistency are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Antiseptics & Disinfectants: A key active ingredient in surgical scrubs, skin antiseptics, and surface disinfectants for hospitals and clinics.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a conditioning agent and preservative in hair conditioners, creams, and lotions for its antistatic and emulsifying properties.
• Industrial Biocides & Algaecides: Effective in cooling water systems, pulp and paper processing, and oilfield applications to control microbial growth and biofilm.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, antistatic agent, and dyeing auxiliary in fabric treatment processes.
• Research & Laboratory Reagents: Employed in biochemical research, DNA extraction protocols, and as a phase-transfer catalyst in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cetylbenzyldimethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	3529-04-2
Molecular Formula	C25H46BrN
Molecular Weight	440.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetalkonium Bromide; N-Cetyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenemethanaminium Bromide; CBDAB; Cetyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Bromide; 1-Hexadecylbenzyldimethylammonium Bromide; Benzyldimethylcetylammonium Bromide; Cetab; Cetavlon
EINECS	222-550-1

Quality Control

Our Cetylbenzyldimethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for pharmaceutical and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and compliance are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Microbial Enumeration	Meets Ph. Eur. requirements

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