Description

Bis[(Carboxymethyl)Trimethylammonium] Adipate is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt derivative of adipic acid, valued for its unique combination of cationic and anionic functionality. This compound is engineered to deliver superior performance as a specialty chemical intermediate and functional additive. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, textile, and specialty polymer industries for its ability to impart conditioning, antistatic, and compatibilizing properties.

Application

• Hair and Skin Care Formulations: Acts as a substantive conditioning agent and emulsifier in shampoos, conditioners, and lotions.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softener and antistatic agent for synthetic fibers and fabrics.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing cationic polymers with specific charge densities.
• Paper Chemicals: Functions as a wet-strength resin additive and retention aid in paper manufacturing processes.
• Industrial Biocides: Utilized as a precursor or synergistic component in the formulation of quaternary ammonium-based disinfectants.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Applied in water treatment and metalworking fluids as a film-forming corrosion inhibitor.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis[(Carboxymethyl)Trimethylammonium] Adipate
CAS No.	89713-95-1
Molecular Formula	C16H32N2O8
Molecular Weight	380.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Adipic Acid Bis(carboxymethyltrimethylammonium) Salt; Hexanedioic Acid, Compd. with N,N,N-Trimethylglycine (2:1); Adipoyl Bis(betaine); Bis(trimethylammonioacetate) Adipate; BTC Adipate; Quaternary Ammonium Adipate; 1,1'-(1,6-Dioxo-1,6-hexanediyl)bis[N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium] Dicarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our production of Bis[(Carboxymethyl)Trimethylammonium] Adipate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and compliance with agreed specifications are provided with every shipment.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in its original, sealed packaging to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (10% Solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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