Description

Trimethyl[3-[3-(Octadecyl)-2,5-Dioxopyrrolidine-1-Yl]Propyl]Ammonium Methyl Sulphate is a specialty quaternary ammonium compound featuring a long alkyl chain and a reactive succinimide moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable cationic surfactant and reactive intermediate for advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought after by industrial chemists and formulators in the polymer, textile, and personal care sectors for its dual functionality, offering both surface activity and sites for covalent bonding.

Application

• Polymer Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or additive to impart permanent cationic charges and hydrophobicity to polymers, enhancing dyeability, antistatic properties, or compatibility.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used in the synthesis of fabric softeners, dye leveling agents, and antistatic finishes where durable effects are required.
• Surface Coatings: Serves as a dispersing agent or adhesion promoter in coatings and inks, improving pigment wetting and substrate bonding.
• Personal Care Ingredients: Potential use as a conditioning agent in hair care formulations, where the succinimide group can offer substantivity to keratin.
• Biomaterial Functionalization: Employed to introduce positive charges and reactive handles onto surfaces or biomolecules for research and diagnostic applications.
• Paper Chemicals: Can be utilized in the production of wet-strength resins or retention aids in paper manufacturing.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Trimethyl[3-[3-(Octadecyl)-2,5-Dioxopyrrolidine-1-Yl]Propyl]Ammonium Methyl Sulphate
CAS No.	93882-18-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₅₆N₂O₆S
Molecular Weight	548.8 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N-Trimethyl-3-[(3-octadecyl-2,5-dioxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)propyl]ammonium methyl sulfate; 1-[3-(Trimethylammonio)propyl]-3-octadecyl-2,5-pyrrolidinedione methyl sulfate; Octadecyl Succinimide Propyl Trimethyl Ammonium Methyl Sulfate; Cationic Succinimide Surfactant; Reactive Quaternary Ammonium Salt; (3-(3-Octadecyl-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl)trimethylazanium methyl sulfate
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Quality Control

Our production of Trimethyl[3-[3-(Octadecyl)-2,5-Dioxopyrrolidine-1-Yl]Propyl]Ammonium Methyl Sulphate adheres to strict internal quality protocols. Every batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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