Description

(3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl)(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is a versatile quaternary ammonium compound primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of cationic polymers and surfactants. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive chlorohydrin group and a quaternary ammonium center, makes it a valuable building block for imparting permanent positive charge and reactivity to various materials. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the water treatment, personal care, textile, and paper industries seeking to develop products with enhanced substantivity, conditioning, or antimicrobial properties.

Application

• Cationic Starch Production: A primary monomer for synthesizing cationic starch, which is extensively used as a wet-end additive in papermaking to improve retention, drainage, and strength.
• Polymer Flocculants: Serves as a key intermediate for manufacturing cationic polyacrylamides and other polymer flocculants used in municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used to produce cationic softeners, dye-fixing agents, and antistatic agents for the textile industry, improving fabric handle and color fastness.
• Personal Care Ingredients: Acts as a precursor for cationic conditioning agents in hair care products (e.g., conditioners, creams) and skin care formulations.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of chemicals for drilling muds and enhanced oil recovery processes where cationic charge is beneficial.
• Surface Modification: Used to create cationic surfaces on silica, cellulose, and other substrates for specialized chromatographic or composite material applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl)(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	84434-68-4
Molecular Formula	C7H17Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	226.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-3-chloropropyldi(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium Chloride; (2-Hydroxyethyl)dimethyl(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)ammonium Chloride; Glytac® Q (Trade Name); Cationic Monomer for Starch; Quat 188; CHPDMA; 3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium Chloride analogue; N,N-Dimethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)ammonium Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl)(2-Hydroxyethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, reactivity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, chloride content, and moisture are available upon request to 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which can affect product quality and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 65.0% (as aqueous solution)
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 7.0
Water Content	Contact for details
Chloride Content	Contact for details

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