Description

Cetyl Betainate Chloride is a high-purity, cationic surfactant and ester quat derived from natural fatty acids. This compound is valued for its excellent conditioning, emulsifying, and antistatic properties, making it a key ingredient for premium formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for its superior performance and skin-friendly profile.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Rinses: Provides exceptional detangling, smoothness, and manageability with a rich, non-greasy feel.
• Skin Care Creams & Lotions: Acts as a primary cationic emulsifier and emollient, enhancing skin softness and formulation stability.
• Shaving Products: Used in creams and gels to improve razor glide and provide a soothing post-shave feel.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a conditioning and delivery agent in medicated creams and ointments.
• Fabric Softeners: Imparts a soft hand and reduces static cling in textile treatment applications.
• Industrial Surfactant: Employed in specialty cleaning and polishing formulations where cationic activity is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cetyl Betainate Chloride
CAS No.	52132-48-6
Molecular Formula	C22H46ClNO3
Molecular Weight	407.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetethyl Betainate Chloride; Cetyl Betaine Ester Chloride; Hexadecyl Betainate Chloride; Palmitoylcholine Chloride; (2-Hexadecanoyloxyethyl)trimethylammonium Chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-2-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]ethanaminium Chloride; Cetylcholine Chloride (common name); Cetyl Betaine HCl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cetyl Betainate Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for cosmetic and pharmaceutical-grade ingredients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and compliance are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines
Microbial Count	≤ 100 CFU/g

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