Description

Dodecyl-2-Hydroxy(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound valued for its potent cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This versatile chemical is essential for formulators requiring effective biocidal activity combined with excellent surface modification. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and water treatment sectors for developing disinfectants, fabric softeners, and specialty biocides.

Application

• Disinfectant & Sanitizer Formulations: A key active ingredient in hospital-grade disinfectants, surface cleaners, and hand sanitizers due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy.
• Fabric Softeners & Conditioners: Imparts a soft, antistatic finish to textiles in laundry care products and industrial textile processing.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Used in hard surface cleaners, floor care products, and food processing facility sanitizers for its cleaning and disinfecting power.
• Personal Care Products: Employed as a conditioning agent and preservative booster in hair conditioners, skin creams, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a biocide and algicide in cooling towers, swimming pools, and industrial water systems to control microbial growth.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and completion fluids for its biocidal and clay stabilization properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecyl-2-Hydroxy(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	82711-93-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₆ClNO₂
Molecular Weight	309.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Lauryl-2-Hydroxy(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride; Dodecyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride; Dodecyl Dimethyl (2-Hydroxyethyl)(2-Hydroxyethyl) Ammonium Chloride; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, C12-16 Alkyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethyl, Chlorides; Lauryl Dimethyl (2-Hydroxyethyl)(2-Hydroxyethyl) Ammonium Chloride; 2-Hydroxy-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N,N-Dimethyl-1-Dodecanaminium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Dodecyl-2-Hydroxy(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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, which can affect quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content	≤ 3.0 %
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.