Description

Tetradecyldimethylethylammonium Bromide is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound (Quat) with the CAS number 68527-84-4. This versatile cationic surfactant is valued for its potent antimicrobial and surface-active properties, making it a critical component in advanced formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the biocidal, personal care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable and effective active ingredients.

Application

• Biocidal Formulations: Acts as a powerful active ingredient in disinfectants, sanitizers, and algicides for industrial, institutional, and agricultural use.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a preservative and conditioning agent in hair care products, skin creams, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Provides superior cleaning and disinfecting power in floor cleaners, hard surface sanitizers, and laundry detergents.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Serves as a softener, antistatic agent, and dyeing auxiliary in fabric treatment processes.
• Oilfield & Water Treatment: Functions as a biocide and corrosion inhibitor in drilling fluids, cooling water systems, and wastewater treatment.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between chemicals in different phases in specialty organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecyldimethylethylammonium Bromide
CAS No.	68527-84-4
Molecular Formula	C18H40BrN
Molecular Weight	350.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Myristyldimethylethylammonium Bromide; N,N-Dimethyl-N-ethyl-1-tetradecanaminium Bromide; Dimethylethyltetradecylammonium Bromide; Tetradecyldimethylethylammonium Bromide; Quaternium-13; Cetalkonium Chloride analogue (bromide salt); 1-Tetradecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-ethyl-, bromide; Ethyldimethyltetradecylammonium Bromide
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Quality Control

Our Tetradecyldimethylethylammonium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is available for every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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