Description

N,N'-Hexane-1,6-Diylbis[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Methylammonium] Dichloride is a quaternary ammonium salt with a hexamethylene spacer, known for its cationic surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This compound is valued for its ability to provide durable conditioning and antistatic effects, as well as potent biocidal activity. It is primarily utilized in the formulation of personal care products, industrial biocides, and as a specialty chemical intermediate in various synthesis processes.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Fabric Softeners: Acts as a highly effective cationic surfactant, providing excellent detangling, softness, and antistatic properties.
• Industrial & Institutional Biocides: Used in disinfectant formulations for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and algae.
• Personal Care Products: Serves as a conditioning agent in shampoos, lotions, and other rinse-off or leave-on formulations.
• Textile & Leather Auxiliaries: Functions as a softening agent and antistatic finish for fibers, fabrics, and leather goods.
• Oilfield & Water Treatment Chemicals: Employed as a biocide and corrosion inhibitor in recirculating water systems and oilfield applications.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Used as a retention aid, drainage aid, and biocide in papermaking processes.
• Research & Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block or catalyst in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Hexane-1,6-Diylbis[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Methylammonium] Dichloride
CAS No.	85117-93-7
Molecular Formula	C20H46Cl2N2O4
Molecular Weight	449.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexamethylenebis[2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylethanaminium] Dichloride; 1,6-Hexanediaminium, N,N'-bis[2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonio]ethyl]-N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-, Dichloride; Bis(Methyl Diethanol Ammonium Chloride) Adipate; Adipic Acid Bis(Methyl Diethanol Ammonium Chloride) Ester; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, Hexamethylene Type; HMDA-Bis(MDEAC); Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our N,N'-Hexane-1,6-Diylbis[Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)Methylammonium] Dichloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent performance, and compliance with relevant specifications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% aqueous solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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