Description

Bisoctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) widely recognized for its potent surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This versatile chemical is essential for formulating high-performance products requiring effective surface activity and biocidal action. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the industrial, institutional, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Industrial Biocide & Disinfectant: A key active ingredient in formulations for hard surface disinfectants, algaecides, and slimicides used in water treatment, oilfield operations, and industrial process systems.
• Fabric Softener & Conditioner: Serves as a primary cationic surfactant in household and commercial fabric softeners, providing excellent softening and antistatic properties.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a conditioning agent and preservative booster in hair conditioners, skin creams, and other personal care products due to its substantivity and antimicrobial efficacy.
• Agricultural Adjuvant: Functions as a surfactant and emulsifier in pesticide and herbicide formulations, enhancing spray coverage and active ingredient penetration.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Employed in organic synthesis to facilitate reactions between reagents in immiscible solvents, particularly in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Asphalt & Road Treatment Additive: Used as an antistripping agent to improve adhesion between asphalt and aggregate, enhancing road durability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bisoctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
CAS No.	5538-94-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₄₀ClN
Molecular Weight	305.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Diisooctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride; DODMAC; DODM-AC; Di(2-ethylhexyl)dimethylammonium Chloride; N,N-Dimethyl-N,N-bis(2-ethylhexyl)ammonium Chloride; Quaternium-41; Arquad® 2HT-75 (related); Bardac® 2050 (related); Quaternary Ammonium Compound, C18
EINECS	226-901-0

Quality Control

Our Bisoctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, composition, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles 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, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 75.0 % (as is basis)
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 25.0 %
Free Amine & Amine Hydrochloride	≤ 2.0 %
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.