Description

Benzyl(Hexadecyl)Dimethylammonium α-Phenyl-o-Cresolate is a quaternary ammonium compound with a phenolic counterion, representing a specialized class of antimicrobial and surfactant agents. This dual-functional structure is engineered to provide enhanced biocidal efficacy and surface activity, making it a critical component in formulations requiring robust preservation and cleaning performance. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the industrial biocides, disinfectants, and specialty surfactant sectors seeking advanced, synergistic active ingredients.

Application

• Primary active ingredient in industrial-grade disinfectants and sanitizers for hard surfaces.
• Key component in algicidal and fungicidal formulations for cooling water treatment and industrial process systems.
• Used as a preservative booster in combination with other biocides for paints, coatings, and polymer emulsions.
• Functional surfactant in specialty cleaning and degreasing products for the food processing and hospitality industries.
• Incorporated into veterinary hygiene and animal husbandry products for environmental disinfection.
• Potential use in oilfield chemicals for microbial control in drilling and production fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl(Hexadecyl)Dimethylammonium α-Phenyl-o-Cresolate
CAS No.	85851-73-6
Molecular Formula	C38H55NO2
Molecular Weight	557.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzylhexadecyldimethylammonium 2-Methyl-6-phenylphenolate; Hexadecylbenzyldimethylammonium o-Phenyl-o-cresolate; Quaternary Ammonium o-Phenyl-o-cresolate; BAC-PC; Cetalkonium o-Phenyl-o-cresolate (related); Antimicrobial Quaternary Ammonium Phenolate; Disinfectant Quaternary Compound; Surfactant Biocide Blend
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzyl(Hexadecyl)Dimethylammonium α-Phenyl-o-Cresolate adheres to a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is tested against comprehensive in-house specifications, which include identity confirmation, purity assay, and critical impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Microbial Limit	Contact for details

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