Description

[Benzyldimethyl[3-[3-(Octadecyl)-2,5-Dioxopyrrolidine-1-Yl]Propyl]Ammonium] Chloride is a specialized quaternary ammonium compound with a unique pyrrolidinedione moiety, offering a combination of cationic and reactive properties. This dual functionality makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials with tailored surface characteristics and biological activity. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, specialty polymer, and advanced surfactant industries for creating novel biocidal agents, polymer modifiers, and functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those targeting specific delivery mechanisms.
• Antimicrobial Agent Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing next-generation quaternary ammonium biocides and disinfectants with enhanced efficacy.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce cationic and reactive sites into polymer chains, improving dye affinity, antistatic properties, or biocompatibility in specialty plastics and fibers.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to create self-assembled monolayers or to covalently modify surfaces (e.g., silica, metals) for applications in chromatography, sensors, and coatings.
• Gene Delivery Systems: Investigated as a component in the design of cationic lipids or polymers for non-viral gene transfection and nucleic acid delivery.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Additives: Acts as a conditioning agent and preservative booster in formulations requiring substantive and film-forming properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	[Benzyldimethyl[3-[3-(Octadecyl)-2,5-Dioxopyrrolidine-1-Yl]Propyl]Ammonium] Chloride
CAS No.	93904-69-9
Molecular Formula	C34H59ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	563.30 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyl-N-[3-[3-(octadecyl)-2,5-dioxo-1-pyrrolidinyl]propyl]benzenemethanaminium chloride; Benzyldimethyl[3-(3-octadecyl-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]ammonium chloride; 1-[3-(Benzyldimethylammonio)propyl]-3-octadecylpyrrolidine-2,5-dione chloride; Quaternary ammonium compound with pyrrolidinedione; Octadecyl pyrrolidinedione propyl benzyl dimethyl ammonium chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of [Benzyldimethyl[3-[3-(Octadecyl)-2,5-Dioxopyrrolidine-1-Yl]Propyl]Ammonium] Chloride adheres to strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed and under dry conditions to prevent product degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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