Description

Benzylhexadecyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (quat) valued for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This versatile chemical is essential for formulators requiring a reliable and effective active ingredient with excellent stability. It serves critical functions across the pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial biocide sectors, where performance and quality are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Preservative & Disinfectant: Used as an active ingredient in antiseptic solutions, surgical scrubs, and disinfectant formulations for hard surfaces and equipment.
• Personal Care Product Preservative: Acts as a preservative and conditioning agent in products like shampoos, creams, and lotions to prevent microbial growth.
• Industrial Biocide & Algaecide: Employed in cooling water systems, pulp and paper processing, and oilfield applications to control bacteria, fungi, and algae.
• Textile & Leather Auxiliary: Functions as a softener, antistatic agent, and dye-fixing agent in fabric and leather treatment processes.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reactants in immiscible phases in organic synthesis, particularly in specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Household & Institutional Sanitizers: A key component in formulations for kitchen, bathroom, and institutional-grade cleaners and sanitizers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzylhexadecyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride
CAS No.	30251-10-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₄₆ClN
Molecular Weight	396.10 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Benzyl-N,N-dimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium chloride; Cetalkonium Chloride; Benzylcetyldimethylammonium Chloride; Cetyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride; Hexadecyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride; BAC; BKC (Benzalkonium Chloride homolog); Quaternary Ammonium Compound, C16 Benzyl; Zephiran Chloride (related compound)
EINECS	250-097-5

Quality Control

Our Benzylhexadecyldimethyl Ammonium 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 profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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, which can affect quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Anhydrous Basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
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.