Description

Heptadecyldimethylammonium Acetate is a quaternary ammonium salt (quat) valued for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This compound is essential for formulators requiring a stable, high-purity active ingredient with excellent surface activity. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the biocides, personal care, and industrial cleaning sectors for creating effective disinfectants, fabric softeners, and specialty emulsifiers.

Application

• Biocide & Disinfectant Formulations: Acts as a key active ingredient in industrial, institutional, and agricultural disinfectants and sanitizers.
• Fabric Softeners & Conditioners: Provides excellent softening and antistatic properties in textile and laundry care products.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a conditioning agent and preservative in hair conditioners, skin creams, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Industrial Cleaning & Degreasing: Serves as a surfactant and emulsifier in heavy-duty cleaners, degreasers, and metalworking fluids.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst: Facilitates reactions between chemicals in different phases in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Antistatic Agent: Applied in plastics, coatings, and electronics to dissipate static charge.
• Emulsifier & Dispersant: Stabilizes emulsions and suspensions in agrochemicals, paints, and coatings.
• Algaecide & Fungicide: Used in water treatment, paints, and construction materials to prevent microbial growth.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptadecyldimethylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	65059-85-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₄₅NO₂
Molecular Weight	343.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylheptadecylammonium Acetate; N,N-Dimethyl-1-heptadecanaminium Acetate; Heptadecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Acetate; C17 Quaternary Ammonium Acetate; Quaternium-17 Acetate; 1-Heptadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-, acetate (1:1); Arquad 17-50 Acetate (related trade name); Cetrimonium Acetate (C17 homolog)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Heptadecyldimethylammonium Acetate is manufactured 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 technical 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Microbial Limits	Contact for details

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