Description

3-Hydroxy-1-Propenyl-Trimethylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with a reactive hydroxyl group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing specialty polymers and functional materials. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, water treatment, and textile chemical industries for its cationic and cross-linking properties.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients: Used as a key monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of cationic conditioning polymers for hair care and skincare products.
• Water Treatment Chemicals: Serves as a building block for flocculants and coagulants used in industrial and municipal water purification processes.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Employed in the production of fabric softeners, dye-fixing agents, and antistatic agents for synthetic fibers.
• Paper Chemicals: Acts as a wet-strength resin additive and retention aid in paper manufacturing.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized as a component in clay stabilizers and drilling fluid additives.
• Biocidal Formulations: Functions as a precursor for synthesizing quaternary ammonium-based disinfectants and sanitizers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients requiring cationic functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-1-Propenyl-Trimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	91725-36-9
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClNO
Molecular Weight	165.66 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Propen-1-ol, 3-(trimethylammonio)-, chloride; 3-Hydroxy-1-propenyltrimethylammonium chloride; (3-Hydroxy-1-propenyl)trimethylammonium chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-3-hydroxy-1-propen-1-aminium chloride; Acrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride (common industry name); APTMAC; Hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (related cosmetic ingredient name); Quaternary ammonium compound, hydroxypropyl type
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-1-Propenyl-Trimethylammonium Chloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and identity 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). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	4.0 - 7.0
Chloride Content	Conforms

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