Description

(3-Mercaptopropyl)Ammonium Chloride is an organosulfur compound featuring both a thiol (mercapto) group and a quaternary ammonium moiety. This dual functionality makes it a versatile intermediate and additive, particularly valued for its ability to impart cationic and sulfur-based properties to materials. It is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, textile, and personal care industries seeking to modify surface characteristics or introduce specific chemical reactivity. The compound is supplied under strict quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for industrial applications.

Application

• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain transfer agent or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Surface Treatment Agent: Used to modify the surface of materials like glass, silica, or metals to improve adhesion and introduce thiol functionality for further coupling.
• Hair Care & Cosmetic Formulations: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the production of conditioning agents and thioglycolate derivatives for permanent wave solutions.
• Textile Auxiliary: Employed as a finishing agent to impart specific properties such as softness, anti-static effects, or dyeability to fabrics.
• Bioconjugation & Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of drug conjugates or as a building block for compounds requiring a thiol-reactive linker.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Functions as an intermediate in formulating additives for metalworking fluids or coatings that protect against corrosion.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Mercaptopropyl)Ammonium Chloride
CAS No.	7211-54-3
Molecular Formula	C₃H₁₀ClNS
Molecular Weight	127.63 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Mercaptopropyltrimethylammonium Chloride; Trimethyl(3-sulfanylpropyl)azanium Chloride; (3-Mercaptopropyl)trimethylammonium Chloride; 3-(Trimethylammonio)propane-1-thiol Chloride; Mercaptopropyltrimethylammonium Chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-3-mercaptopropylammonium Chloride; 7211-54-3; MPAC
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Quality Control

Our (3-Mercaptopropyl)Ammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to minimize moisture uptake and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 7.0

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