Description

Benzyl-C7-8-Alkylpyridinium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (quat) belonging to the alkylpyridinium chloride family. This versatile cationic surfactant is valued for its potent antimicrobial, antistatic, and conditioning properties, making it a critical functional additive in diverse industrial formulations. Key industries that utilize this compound include personal care, textiles, oilfield chemicals, and industrial biocides, where it provides reliable performance and stability.

Application

• Hair Care & Cosmetic Formulations: Acts as a conditioning agent and antistatic in shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: Imparts softness, reduces static cling, and provides antimicrobial benefits in fabric treatment applications.
• Industrial Biocides & Disinfectants: Serves as an active ingredient in formulations for surface disinfection, water treatment, and preservation of industrial fluids.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used as a corrosion inhibitor, biocide, and surfactant in drilling muds, completion fluids, and production chemicals.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Functions as a retention aid, drainage aid, and biocide in papermaking processes.
• Antistatic Agent for Plastics: Incorporated into polymer formulations to prevent static charge accumulation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl-C7-8-Alkylpyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	70914-44-2
Molecular Formula	C19H26ClN to C20H28ClN (C7-8 alkyl mix)
Molecular Weight	~303.9 - 318.0 g/mol (average)
Synonyms	Benzyl Heptyl/Octyl Pyridinium Chloride; N-Benzyl-N-heptylpyridinium Chloride; N-Benzyl-N-octylpyridinium Chloride; Alkyl(C7-8) Benzyl Pyridinium Chloride; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, Benzyl Alkyl Pyridinium Chloride; C7-8 Alkyl Benzyl Pyridinium Chloride; Pyridinium, 1-(phenylmethyl)-1-heptyl-, chloride; Pyridinium, 1-(phenylmethyl)-1-octyl-, chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl-C7-8-Alkylpyridinium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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