Description

Pyridinium Compound, C12-16 Alkyl Sulfate is a quaternary ammonium salt surfactant with a unique cationic structure. This compound is valued for its potent surface-active properties, which are essential for applications requiring emulsification, dispersion, and antimicrobial efficacy. It is a critical raw material for formulators in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-performance cationic agents.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: As a conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to improve manageability and impart a soft feel.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Provides excellent softening and antistatic properties to textiles and fabrics.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Acts as a powerful surfactant and emulsifier in hard-surface cleaners, degreasers, and disinfectant formulations.
• Personal Care Products: Used in skin cleansers, shaving creams, and other rinse-off products for its lathering and conditioning benefits.
• Antimicrobial & Biocidal Formulations: Leverages its cationic nature for use in sanitizers and preservative systems.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as an emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in drilling and production fluids.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and adhesion of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridinium Compound, C12-16 Alkyl Sulfate
CAS No.	85388-05-2
Molecular Formula	Typically CnH2n+1OSO3·C5H5NH (n=12-16)
Molecular Weight	Varies with alkyl chain distribution. Contact for details.
Synonyms	Pyridinium, 1-(C12-16-alkylsulfonyl)-, sulfate (1:1); C12-16-Alkylsulfopyridinium Salt; Alkyl (C12-16) Pyridinium Sulfate; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, Pyridinium Type; Cationic Surfactant, Pyridinium Series; N-Alkylpyridinium Alkyl Sulfate; Alkyl Pyridinium Surfactant
EINECS	Contact for details.

Quality Control

Our Pyridinium Compound, C12-16 Alkyl Sulfate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, alkyl chain distribution, moisture content, and residue on ignition 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% 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.