Description

Ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium 4-Chloro-3-Cresolate is a quaternary ammonium salt with a cresolate counterion, combining the properties of a cationic surfactant and a phenolic biocide. This dual functionality makes it a highly effective and versatile active ingredient in specialized industrial and institutional formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the disinfectant, sanitizer, and preservative industries for its broad-spectrum efficacy and formulation stability.

Application

• Active ingredient in industrial and institutional disinfectant concentrates for hard surface cleaning.
• Key component in algicides and microbiocides for cooling water treatment and industrial process systems.
• Used in the formulation of sanitizing products for the food processing and hospitality sectors.
• Incorporated into preservative systems for paints, coatings, and polymer emulsions to prevent microbial spoilage.
• Functional additive in oilfield chemicals for its biocidal and surfactant properties.
• Raw material for veterinary and agricultural hygiene products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium 4-Chloro-3-Cresolate
CAS No.	85940-60-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₅₀ClNO
Molecular Weight	440.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetalkonium Chlorocresolate; N-Ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium 4-Chloro-3-methylphenolate; Ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium 4-Chloro-3-methylphenolate; 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol, compd. with N-ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-1-hexadecanaminium (1:1); Quaternary ammonium compound, ethylhexadecyldimethyl-, salt with 4-chloro-3-cresol (1:1); Cetalkonium 4-Chloro-3-Cresolate
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Quality Control

Our Ethylhexadecyldimethylammonium 4-Chloro-3-Cresolate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and performance consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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