Description

Decyldimethyloctylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (Quat) valued for its potent surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This versatile cationic surfactant is essential for formulating effective biocides, disinfectants, and fabric softeners. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the industrial cleaning, personal care, water treatment, and textile processing sectors.

Application

• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Disinfectants & Sanitizers: A key active ingredient in formulations for surface disinfection in food processing, healthcare, and commercial facilities.
• Algaecides & Biocides for Water Treatment: Used in cooling towers, swimming pools, and industrial water systems to control microbial and algal growth.
• Fabric Softeners & Conditioners: Imparts antistatic and softening properties to textiles in laundry care products.
• Personal Care Products: Functions as a conditioning agent and preservative in hair care and skincare formulations.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a biocide and surfactant in drilling and production fluids.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between chemicals in different phases in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decyldimethyloctylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	32426-11-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₄ClN
Molecular Weight	345.98 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Decyl-N,N-dimethyl-1-octanaminium chloride; Decyl dimethyl octyl ammonium chloride; Octyldecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride; C8-C10 Alkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride; ADBAC (Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride) variant; Quaternary ammonium compound, C8-10; 1-Octanaminium, N-decyl-N,N-dimethyl-, chloride
EINECS	251-035-5

Quality Control

Our Decyldimethyloctylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications and is suitable for its intended industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Active Quat)	≥ 80.0 %
Water Content	≤ 20.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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