Description

Benzylbis(2-Hydroxypropyl)Octadecenylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) valued for its cationic surfactant properties and conditioning effects. This chemical is engineered to provide excellent emulsification, antistatic, and softening performance in demanding formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and industrial surfactant sectors for its unique combination of a long hydrophobic chain and hydroxyl-functionalized hydrophilic groups.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a primary cationic conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand feel to fabrics and reduces static cling.
• Skin Care & Cosmetic Emulsions: Used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in lotions and creams.
• Industrial Surfactants: Serves as an antistatic agent, emulsifier, and dispersant in various industrial processes and formulations.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Can be utilized as a component in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and adhesion.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Potential application as a corrosion inhibitor or surfactant in drilling and production fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzylbis(2-Hydroxypropyl)Octadecenylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	65059-64-5
Molecular Formula	C31H58ClNO2
Molecular Weight	512.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzylbis(2-hydroxypropyl)oleylammonium chloride; Oleyl benzyl bis(2-hydroxypropyl) ammonium chloride; Benzyl(hydroxypropyl)oleylammonium chloride; Quaternary ammonium compound, benzylbis(2-hydroxypropyl)octadecenyl-, chloride; Octadecenylbenzylbis(2-hydroxypropyl)ammonium chloride; (9Z)-N-Benzyl-N,N-bis(2-hydroxypropyl)-9-octadecen-1-aminium chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzylbis(2-Hydroxypropyl)Octadecenylammonium Chloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Quaternary Ammonium Content)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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