Benzethonium Hydroxide CAS NO 498-77-1

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CAS No.:498-77-1

Grade:Pharmacy Grade

Content:99.9%

Brand:Customizable

Packaging:Customizable

Description

Benzethonium Hydroxide is a quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its potent antimicrobial and surfactant properties. This versatile chemical is crucial for formulators requiring a stable, highly effective cationic agent. It serves as an essential raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial biocides sectors, where its broad-spectrum efficacy and compatibility are highly valued.

Application

As a key active ingredient and preservative in pharmaceutical formulations, including antiseptic solutions, ointments, and medicated wipes.
In personal care products such as skin cleansers, hand sanitizers, and cosmetics for its antimicrobial and emulsifying properties.
As a disinfectant and sanitizing agent for industrial and institutional surfaces, equipment, and hard non-porous materials.
In the formulation of algicides and microbiocides for water treatment and cooling tower systems.
As a cationic surfactant and phase transfer catalyst in various organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
For research and development purposes in microbiology and chemical synthesis laboratories.

Basic Information


Product Name	Benzethonium Hydroxide
CAS No.	498-77-1
Molecular Formula	C27H43NO2
Molecular Weight	413.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyldimethyl(2-{2-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy}ethyl)ammonium hydroxide; Hyamine 1622 hydroxide; Benzethonium base; Phenerol hydroxide; Phemerol hydroxide; Benzyldodecyldimethylammonium hydroxide (common name reference); Benzyldimethyl[2-[2-(p-1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutylphenoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]ammonium hydroxide
EINECS	207-860-2

Quality Control

Our Benzethonium Hydroxide is manufactured 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 available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm