Description

Hexadecyldimethyl[3-(Stearoylamino)Propyl]Ammonium Toluene-p-Sulphonate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with a complex amphiphilic structure, designed for advanced formulation chemistry. This compound is valued for its exceptional performance as a cationic surfactant and emulsifying agent, offering superior stability and compatibility in demanding systems. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical industries for developing premium-grade products.

Application

• Hair Conditioners & Cream Rinses: Acts as a primary cationic conditioning agent, providing excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Skin Care Creams & Lotions: Serves as a powerful emulsifier and stabilizer for oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, enhancing texture and skin feel.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Imparts a soft, smooth hand-feel to fabrics and acts as an antistatic agent.
• Industrial Emulsifiers: Used in the formulation of specialty lubricants, coatings, and agrochemical emulsions requiring cationic charge stabilization.
• Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Preservative Booster: Can enhance the efficacy of certain preservative systems due to its cationic nature and membrane-disrupting properties.
• Gene Delivery & Biotechnology: Investigated for use as a cationic lipid component in non-viral transfection reagents for cellular research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecyldimethyl[3-(Stearoylamino)Propyl]Ammonium Toluene-p-Sulphonate
CAS No.	87616-36-2
Molecular Formula	C46H88N2O4S
Molecular Weight	765.3 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetalkonium Tosylate; N,N-Dimethyl-N-hexadecyl-3-[(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]-1-propanaminium 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; Stearamidopropyl Cetalkonium Tosylate; Cetyl Dimethyl[3-(Stearoylamino)Propyl]Ammonium p-Toluenesulfonate; 1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[3-[(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]propyl]-, salt with 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (1:1); Cetyl Stearamidopropyl Dimonium Tosylate; Quaternary Ammonium Tosylate Salt
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Quality Control

Our Hexadecyldimethyl[3-(Stearoylamino)Propyl]Ammonium Toluene-p-Sulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance, meeting the high standards required for cosmetic and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (1% Solution)	5.0 - 7.0

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