Description

Tributylhexadecylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt (quat) with a long alkyl chain, offering unique surface-active and antimicrobial properties. This compound is valued for its potent cationic surfactant characteristics, which are critical for applications requiring phase-transfer catalysis, biocidal activity, or material modification. It serves as an essential intermediate and functional additive for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in organic synthesis and polymer manufacturing.
• Antimicrobial Agent: Used in the formulation of disinfectants, sanitizers, and preservatives for industrial and institutional applications.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Acts as a cationic surfactant in specialty cleaning products, textile processing, and emulsion formulations.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing more complex quaternary ammonium compounds and ionic liquids.
• Material Science: Employed in the surface modification of clays, polymers, and nanomaterials to impart cationic functionality.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as an ion-pairing agent in chromatographic techniques like HPLC for separating ionic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tributylhexadecylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	6439-67-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₆₀BrN
Molecular Weight	478.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecyltributylammonium Bromide; N-Hexadecyl-N,N,N-tributylammonium Bromide; Cetrimonium Bromide Tributyl Homolog; Tributylcetylammonium Bromide; TBHAB; TBA-16; Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide Tributyl Analog; N,N,N-Tributyl-1-hexadecanaminium Bromide
EINECS	229-229-5

Quality Control

Our Tributylhexadecylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and test results 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, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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