Description

Ethylenebis[(3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl)Dimethylammonium] Dichloride is a high-purity, quaternary ammonium compound widely used as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two reactive chlorohydrin groups, makes it a critical precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers and functional materials. This product is essential for manufacturers in the water treatment, textile, paper, and personal care industries seeking to develop high-performance cationic agents and modifiers.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: Key monomer for producing cationic polyelectrolytes and flocculants used in water and wastewater treatment.
• Textile & Paper Chemicals: Intermediate for manufacturing softeners, antistatic agents, and dye-fixing agents to improve fabric and paper quality.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in the synthesis of conditioning agents and preservatives for hair care and skincare formulations.
• Biocide & Disinfectant Precursor: Serves as a building block for creating quaternary ammonium compound (QAC)-based biocides with broad-spectrum activity.
• Adhesives & Coatings: Functional modifier to introduce cationic charges, enhancing adhesion to anionic surfaces and improving product performance.
• Research & Development: Valuable intermediate for organic synthesis and material science research in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethylenebis[(3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl)Dimethylammonium] Dichloride
CAS No.	68479-76-5
Molecular Formula	C14H32Cl4N2O2
Molecular Weight	410.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis[(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)dimethylammonio]ethane dichloride; Ethylene Glycol Bis(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl dimethylammonium chloride); Bis(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl dimethylammonium)ethane dichloride; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, QAC; 1,2-Ethanediylbis[dimethyl(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)ammonium] dichloride; Cationic Monomer; Chlorohydrin Quat; EBCHD
EINECS	270-957-2

Quality Control

Our Ethylenebis[(3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl)Dimethylammonium] Dichloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications and is suitable for its intended industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
pH (10% solution)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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