Description

N,n-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-n-Methylhexadecan-1-Aminium Bromide is a quaternary ammonium salt surfactant characterized by its cationic nature and long hydrophobic alkyl chain. This compound is valued for its potent antimicrobial and conditioning properties, making it a key functional ingredient in formulations requiring substantive action on surfaces. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial biocides sectors for its ability to provide both efficacy and stability in complex product matrices.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a substantive conditioning agent, imparting softness, manageability, and antistatic properties to hair.
• Fabric Softeners: Used as a primary active ingredient to soften fabrics, reduce static cling, and provide a pleasant fragrance substantivity.
• Cosmetic & Toiletry Preservatives: Functions as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent in creams, lotions, and other water-based personal care products.
• Industrial & Institutional Disinfectants: Serves as a key component in hard surface cleaners and sanitizers for its bactericidal and virucidal efficacy.
• Emulsifier & Antistatic Agent: Utilized in specialty industrial applications, including textile processing and polymer production, for its surface-active properties.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor and biocide in drilling and production fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-n-Methylhexadecan-1-Aminium Bromide
CAS No.	42474-90-8
Molecular Formula	C21H46BrNO2
Molecular Weight	424.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetalkonium chloride analog (bromide salt); N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl-1-hexadecanaminium bromide; Hexadecyl(2-hydroxyethyl)methyl[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]ammonium bromide; Cetyl bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium bromide; 1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl-, bromide; Bromide salt of N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylhexadecylamine; Cetyl betaine quaternary ammonium salt (bromide); Cetyl hydroxyethyl methyl ammonium bromide
EINECS	255-865-1

Quality Control

Our N,n-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-n-Methylhexadecan-1-Aminium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications, is provided to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements and industry standards.

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 when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect quality.

Specification

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