Description

(2-Hydroxyethyl)(1-Hydroxy-1-Methylethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound valued for its cationic surfactant properties and functional hydroxyl groups. This unique structure makes it an effective intermediate for synthesizing specialty polymers, fabric softeners, and personal care conditioning agents. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the chemical synthesis, textile treatment, and cosmetics industries for developing products requiring cationic functionality and enhanced water solubility.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of cationic polymers, epoxy curing agents, and specialty surfactants.
• Fabric Softeners & Conditioners: Imparts a soft, antistatic finish to textiles and fibers in laundry and industrial fabric treatment processes.
• Personal Care Formulations: Used as a conditioning agent in hair care products (shampoos, conditioners) and skin care products for its substantivity and emollient properties.
• Antistatic Agent: Applied in plastics, coatings, and synthetic fibers to reduce static electricity buildup.
• Biocide & Disinfectant Precursor: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing quaternary ammonium compound-based (QAC) biocides.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Functions as a retention aid, drainage aid, or softener in paper manufacturing.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in formulations for corrosion inhibition and as a clay stabilizer in drilling fluids.
• Coatings & Inks: Acts as a dispersant and rheology modifier in water-based coating and ink systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Hydroxyethyl)(1-Hydroxy-1-Methylethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	85909-54-2
Molecular Formula	C8H20ClNO2
Molecular Weight	197.70 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxyethyldimethyl(2-hydroxy-2-propyl)ammonium Chloride; Diethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)(2-hydroxy-2-propyl)ammonium Chloride; 1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, chloride; N,N-Dimethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-propanaminium Chloride; Hydroxyethyl Dimethyl Hydroxypropyl Ammonium Chloride; Quaternary Ammonium Compound, QAC; Bis-Hydroxyalkyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride; Amphoteric Quaternary Ammonium Salt
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Quality Control

Our (2-Hydroxyethyl)(1-Hydroxy-1-Methylethyl)Dimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles 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.

Specification

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

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