Description

n-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Perchlorate is a quaternary ammonium salt with a perchlorate counterion, combining cationic surfactant properties with strong oxidizing potential. This compound is valued for its dual functionality, serving as a phase-transfer catalyst and an oxidizing agent in specialized organic synthesis and materials science applications. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for reactions requiring controlled oxidation in non-aqueous or biphasic systems.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in oxidation reactions.
• Specialty Oxidizing Agent: Used in controlled organic synthesis for the oxidation of alcohols, sulfides, and other functional groups.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and specialty battery research.
• Surface Modification: Acts as a cationic surfactant for modifying surface charges and properties of materials like clays or polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in chromatographic separations.
• Polymerization Initiator/Co-initiator: Used in specific cationic polymerization processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Perchlorate
CAS No.	6941-37-3
Molecular Formula	C19H42ClNO4
Molecular Weight	384.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetrimonium Perchlorate; Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Perchlorate; Cetyltrimethylammonium Perchlorate; CTAP; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium Perchlorate; 1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, perchlorate; Palmityltrimethylammonium Perchlorate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Perchlorate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration, identification by FT-IR, and determination of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, moisture content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and strong oxidizing nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment and segregated from combustible materials, reducing agents, and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	Contact for details

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