Description

Dodicin is a quaternary ammonium compound widely recognized for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This versatile chemical is essential for formulators requiring effective biocidal action and surface activity in demanding industrial and institutional applications. Key industries that rely on Dodicin CAS NO 6843-97-6 include disinfectant manufacturing, water treatment, and the production of specialty cleaning and sanitizing products.

Application

• Disinfectant & Sanitizer Formulations: Acts as a primary active ingredient in hospital-grade disinfectants, surface cleaners, and hand sanitizers for its broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria and viruses.
• Water Treatment: Used as a biocide and algicide in industrial cooling towers, swimming pools, and process water systems to control microbial growth.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed as a preservative and conditioning agent in shampoos, creams, and lotions due to its antimicrobial and antistatic properties.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, antistatic agent, and dyeing auxiliary to improve fabric handle and processing performance.
• Oilfield & Industrial Biocides: Applied in drilling muds, enhanced oil recovery, and metalworking fluids to prevent bacterial contamination and spoilage.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Used in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance the spreading, sticking, and penetration of active ingredients on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodicin
CAS No.	6843-97-6
Molecular Formula	C17H38N+ Cl-
Molecular Weight	291.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyltrimethylammonium Chloride; Lauryltrimethylammonium Chloride; LTAC; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-dodecanaminium Chloride; DTAC; Trimethyldodecylammonium Chloride; Dodigen 226; Dodigen 226-I
EINECS	229-927-5

Quality Control

Our Dodicin is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed tightly after use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
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.