Description

Nonyltrimethylammoniumchloride is a quaternary ammonium salt (quat) widely utilized as a cationic surfactant and phase transfer catalyst. This compound is valued for its ability to modify surface properties, enhance solubility, and facilitate reactions between immiscible phases. It serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in aqueous and organic phases, crucial for alkylation, esterification, and other synthesis processes.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Used in the formulation of hair conditioners, fabric softeners, and industrial cleaning products due to its cationic nature and surface-active properties.
• Biocide & Disinfectant Intermediate: Acts as a precursor or active component in the manufacture of antimicrobial agents for industrial and institutional applications.
• Textile Auxiliary: Functions as a softening agent, antistatic agent, and dyeing assistant for natural and synthetic fibers.
• Agrochemical Adjuvant: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides by improving wetting, spreading, and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Clay Swelling Inhibitor: Applied in drilling fluids for the oil and gas industry to stabilize shale formations.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used in ion-pair chromatography and as a modifier in capillary electrophoresis.
• Research & Development: Serves as a model compound or reagent in academic and industrial research for studying quaternary ammonium chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Nonyltrimethylammoniumchloride
CAS No.	58828-83-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₈ClN
Molecular Weight	221.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Nonyltrimethylammonium Chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-nonanaminium Chloride; 1-Nonanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride; Trimethylnonylammonium Chloride; Nonytrimethylammonium Chloride; NTAC; C9-TMAC; Arquad® 9-50 (related product series)
EINECS	261-445-0

Quality Control

Our Nonyltrimethylammoniumchloride is produced under a stringent 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 such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in its original packaging or a suitable moisture-proof container to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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