Description

Dodeconium CAS NO 3818-69-7 is a specialized quaternary ammonium compound valued for its potent antimicrobial and surfactant properties. This chemical is essential for formulators requiring a reliable and effective active ingredient for disinfection and preservation. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the industrial biocides, personal care, and institutional cleaning sectors.

Application

• Industrial Biocides & Disinfectants: A key active ingredient in formulations for hard surface disinfectants, algaecides for cooling towers, and preservatives for industrial process fluids.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in products like shampoos, conditioners, and liquid soaps to ensure product shelf-life and safety.
• Institutional & Household Cleaners: Incorporated into concentrated cleaners and sanitizers for healthcare, food service, and commercial facilities.
• Water Treatment: Employed as a biocide to control microbial growth in various water systems, including pulp and paper processing.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a sanitizing agent and softener component in the treatment of fabrics and hides.
• Agricultural Applications: Used in certain sanitizing solutions for agricultural equipment and post-harvest treatment of produce.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Dodeconium
CAS No.	3818-69-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; Lauryl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride; Benzalkonium chloride (C12); BKC (C12); N-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethylbenzenemethanaminium chloride; Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride; Zephiran chloride (related); Quaternary ammonium compound, benzyl-C12-alkyldimethyl
EINECS	223-283-8

Quality Control

Our Dodeconium is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Water Content	≤ 5.0 %

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