Description

3-Aminopropyl-3-Hydroxypropyldimethylammonium Chloride is a versatile quaternary ammonium compound with a unique bifunctional structure, combining both cationic and hydroxyl groups. This dual functionality makes it a highly effective intermediate for imparting cationic charge and hydrophilicity to various materials. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and water treatment industries seeking to develop products with enhanced substantivity, conditioning properties, or antimicrobial efficacy. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for your formulation needs.

Application

• Hair Care & Cosmetics: As a key conditioning agent and antistatic ingredient in shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: For manufacturing cationic softeners that provide excellent fabric softening, antistatic, and rewetting properties.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Used as a retention aid, drainage aid, and strength additive in papermaking processes.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a flocculant and coagulant aid in the purification of industrial and municipal wastewater.
• Surfactant Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for producing novel amphoteric and cationic surfactants.
• Biocides & Disinfectants: Utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) based antimicrobial agents.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a modifier to improve adhesion to anionic surfaces and adjust rheological properties.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new functional polymers and materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminopropyl-3-Hydroxypropyldimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	84083-12-5
Molecular Formula	C9H23ClN2O
Molecular Weight	210.75 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-aminopropyl)-3-hydroxypropylammonium chloride; 3-Hydroxypropyl(3-aminopropyl)dimethylammonium chloride; 1-Propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-, chloride; APHPDMAC; Hydroxypropyl Aminopropyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, Hydroxy/Amino Type; Cationic Monomer for Polymers
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Quality Control

Our 3-Aminopropyl-3-Hydroxypropyldimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and appearance. Our quality commitment supports your need for reliable and consistent raw material supply for GMP or ISO-compliant production environments.

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 when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 40.0% (in aqueous solution)
Water Content	≤ 60.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Chloride Content	Conforms

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