Description

Dimethyl(Naphthylmethyl)[2-[(1-Oxooctadecyl)Oxy]Ethyl]Ammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with a long-chain fatty acid ester group, offering unique surface-active and antimicrobial properties. This specialized cationic surfactant is engineered for applications requiring durable conditioning, emulsification, and biocidal activity. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, textile treatment, and industrial biocide sectors seeking high-performance, film-forming agents.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a substantive conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability due to its cationic nature and long hydrophobic chain.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand-feel to fibers and fabrics while offering antistatic properties.
• Industrial & Institutional Disinfectants: Serves as an active ingredient in formulations for hard surface cleaners, algicides, and sanitizers where quaternary ammonium compounds (Quats) are effective.
• Emulsion Stabilizer: Functions as a cationic emulsifier or co-emulsifier in various oil-in-water systems, particularly for specialty cosmetic and industrial formulations.
• Antimicrobial Coatings: Used in the development of durable antimicrobial finishes for textiles and polymers.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents in certain organic synthesis processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl(Naphthylmethyl)[2-[(1-Oxooctadecyl)Oxy]Ethyl]Ammonium Chloride
CAS No.	38430-61-4
Molecular Formula	C33H56ClNO2
Molecular Weight	534.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Naphthylmethyl Chloride; N,N-Dimethyl-N-(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]ethanaminium chloride; Dimethyl Stearamidopropyl Ammonium Naphthylmethyl Chloride; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, Cationic Surfactant CAS 38430-61-4; 1-Naphthalenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]ethyl]-, chloride; (Stearamidopropyl)(naphthylmethyl)dimethylammonium chloride
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Quality Control

Our Dimethyl(Naphthylmethyl)[2-[(1-Oxooctadecyl)Oxy]Ethyl]Ammonium Chloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications such as assay, moisture content, and residue on ignition are provided to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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