Description

Benzyltrioctadecylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt (quat) valued for its excellent phase-transfer catalytic properties and cationic surfactant behavior. This compound is essential for facilitating reactions between reagents in immiscible phases and for its potent antimicrobial efficacy. It serves as a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, textile, and personal care industries, where reliable performance and consistent quality are paramount.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Widely used to accelerate organic synthesis reactions, particularly alkylations and esterifications, by transferring ions between aqueous and organic phases.
• Antimicrobial Agent: Functions as a potent biocide and disinfectant in industrial water treatment systems, agricultural formulations, and certain material preservatives.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Acts as a cationic surfactant in specialty formulations for textiles, cosmetics, and hair conditioners, providing softening and antistatic properties.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing more complex quaternary ammonium compounds with tailored properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized in ion-pair chromatography as a pairing agent to separate and analyze anionic compounds.
• Polymer Industry: Employed as an additive or modifier to alter surface properties and improve compatibility in polymer blends and composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyltrioctadecylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	68213-97-8
Molecular Formula	C₆₃H₁₂₂ClN
Molecular Weight	932.63 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Benzyl-N,N-dioctadecyloctadecan-1-aminium chloride; Tridodecylbenzylammonium chloride; Benzyltrioctadecylammonium chloride; Docosanaminium, N-(phenylmethyl)-N,N-dioctadecyl-, chloride; Benzyltri-n-octadecylammonium chloride; Arquad B-100; BTAC; TDBAC
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Quality Control

Our Benzyltrioctadecylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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