Description

Dodecyl[[(2-Ethylhexyl)Oxy]Methyl]Dimethylammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound valued for its potent surfactant and antimicrobial properties. This specialty chemical is engineered to provide superior performance in formulations requiring cationic activity, stability, and compatibility. It serves as a critical functional ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, industrial biocides, and textile processing sectors seeking effective and reliable cationic agents.

Application

• Industrial Biocides & Disinfectants: Acts as a powerful active ingredient in formulations for hard surface disinfectants, algaecides, and sanitizers for industrial and institutional use.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a conditioning agent and preservative booster in hair care products (conditioners, shampoos) and skincare formulations.
• Textile & Fabric Softeners: Functions as a key cationic softener and antistatic agent, providing a soft hand feel and manageability to textiles and fabrics.
• Oilfield & Industrial Additives: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor, biocide, and surfactant in drilling fluids, completion fluids, and other industrial process chemicals.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides by improving wetting, spreading, and adhesion on plant surfaces.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Serves as a retention aid, drainage aid, and biocide in paper manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dodecyl[[(2-Ethylhexyl)Oxy]Methyl]Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	94248-86-9
Molecular Formula	C23H50ClNO
Molecular Weight	392.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecyl[(2-ethylhexyl)oxymethyl]dimethylammonium chloride; N-Dodecyl-N-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxymethyl]-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride; Quaternary ammonium compound, dodecyldimethyl[(2-ethylhexyl)oxymethyl]-; Lauryl[(2-ethylhexyl)oxymethyl]dimethylammonium chloride; (2-Ethylhexyl)oxymethyldodecyldimethylammonium chloride
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Quality Control

Our Dodecyl[[(2-Ethylhexyl)Oxy]Methyl]Dimethylammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Quaternary Ammonium Content)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0 %
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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