Description

Dodecylammonium Chloracetate is a quaternary ammonium salt derivative with surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This compound is valued for its dual functionality as a cationic surfactant and a mild biocide, making it effective in formulations requiring both surface activity and preservation. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing industries for its emulsifying and conditioning effects.

Application

• Hair Conditioners and Cream Rinses: Acts as a cationic conditioning agent to improve hair softness and manageability.
• Fabric Softeners: Imparts a soft hand feel to textiles and reduces static cling.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a surfactant and disinfectant aid in hard surface cleaners and sanitizers.
• Emulsion Stabilizer: Used in the formulation of oil-in-water emulsions for cosmetic and agrochemical products.
• Antistatic Agent: Applied in plastics and synthetic fiber processing to dissipate static electricity.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Functions as an additive in cooling water systems and metalworking fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecylammonium Chloracetate
CAS No.	78961-20-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₃₀ClNO₂
Molecular Weight	279.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecylammonium chloroacetate; Laurylammonium chloroacetate; N-Dodecylammonium chloroacetate; 1-Dodecanaminium, N-(chloroacetyl)-, chloride; Dodecylamine chloroacetate salt; Laurylamine chloroacetate; C12AA-CA; Chloroacetic acid dodecylammonium salt
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Quality Control

Our Dodecylammonium Chloracetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets defined specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and 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 material 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)	≤ 10 ppm

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