Description

(Hexadecylamidopropyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride is a high-purity cationic surfactant and quaternary ammonium compound. This versatile chemical is valued for its excellent conditioning, emulsifying, and antimicrobial properties, making it a critical functional ingredient in demanding formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial sectors seeking reliable performance and supply chain consistency.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: As a primary cationic conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to impart softness, manageability, and antistatic properties.
• Skin Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and makeup for its emulsification and skin-conditioning benefits.
• Fabric Softeners & Laundry Care: Provides excellent softening and antistatic effects on textiles in both household and industrial laundry products.
• Industrial Biocides & Disinfectants: Leverages its quaternary ammonium structure for antimicrobial efficacy in surface disinfectants and sanitizing solutions.
• Emulsion & Dispersion Stabilizer: Acts as a cationic emulsifier and stabilizer in various industrial processes and agrochemical formulations.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized as a corrosion inhibitor and surfactant in drilling and production fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Hexadecylamidopropyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	51277-96-4
Molecular Formula	C22H47ClN2O
Molecular Weight	391.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetrimonium chloride (common name for C16 homolog); N-Hexadecyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-ammonio-1-propanaminium chloride; Palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride; Cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (related); CTAC (abbreviation for related compounds); 1-Propanaminium, N-hexadecyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, chloride; Quaternary ammonium compound, (hexadecylamido)propyldimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our (Hexadecylamidopropyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
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.