Description

2-Hydroxy-3-[(1-Oxodocosyl)Oxy]Propyltrimethylammonium Chloride is a high-purity cationic surfactant and quaternary ammonium compound, valued for its excellent emulsifying, conditioning, and antimicrobial properties. Its unique structure, featuring a long-chain fatty acid ester and a trimethylammonium group, makes it a versatile ingredient for formulating stable and effective products. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable performance in demanding applications.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a primary cationic surfactant, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability by reducing static and improving wet combing.
• Skin Care Creams & Lotions: Serves as an effective emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent, enhancing product texture, stability, and skin feel.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand to fabrics and provides antistatic properties during textile processing and finishing.
• Industrial Emulsifiers & Dispersants: Used in the formulation of specialty coatings, agrochemicals, and other industrial products requiring cationic stabilization.
• Antimicrobial Formulations: Leverages its quaternary ammonium structure for use in disinfectant and sanitizer compositions where cationic activity is required.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Hydroxy-3-[(1-Oxodocosyl)Oxy]Propyltrimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	69537-38-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₅₈ClNO₃
Molecular Weight	492.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Behentrimonium Chloride; Docosanoyloxyhydroxypropyltrimethylammonium Chloride; Behenyltrimonium Chloride; 3-(Behenoyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium Chloride; Behentrimonium Chloride (and) Cetearyl Alcohol; BTAC; Kemamine® Q-2802C; Genamin® BTLF
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-3-[(1-Oxodocosyl)Oxy]Propyltrimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and residue on ignition is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
pH (5% Solution)	4.0 - 7.0

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