Description

1-[[(1-Oxooctadecyl)Amino]Methyl]Pyridinium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt with a long aliphatic chain, valued for its cationic surfactant properties and ability to modify surface interactions. This compound is essential for formulators requiring stable, positively charged molecules with substantive effects on various substrates. It finds significant utility in industries such as personal care, textiles, and specialty chemical synthesis where its unique structure provides specific functional benefits.

Application

• As a conditioning agent and antistatic ingredient in hair care and skincare formulations.
• As a fabric softener and dye-fixing auxiliary in the textile processing industry.
• As a cationic emulsifier or co-emulsifier in the production of specialty polymers and latexes.
• As a corrosion inhibitor or surface modifier in industrial coatings and metal treatment fluids.
• As a biocide or preservative booster in disinfectant and antimicrobial formulations.
• In academic and industrial research as a building block for novel quaternary ammonium compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[[(1-Oxooctadecyl)Amino]Methyl]Pyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	4261-72-7
Molecular Formula	C25H45ClN2O
Molecular Weight	425.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearamidopropylpyridinium Chloride; N-(Pyridinylmethyl)octadecanamide Hydrochloride; 1-[(1-Oxooctadecylamino)methyl]pyridinium Chloride; Pyridinium, 1-[(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]methyl]-, chloride; Octadecanamide, N-(pyridinylmethyl)-, hydrochloride; Amidoamine-based quaternary ammonium salt
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Quality Control

Our 1-[[(1-Oxooctadecyl)Amino]Methyl]Pyridinium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
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
pH (1% Solution)	4.0 - 7.0

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