Description

(3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl)Dimethyl[3-[[(Octadecylamino)Carbonyl]Amino]Propyl]Ammonium Chloride is a high-purity, specialty quaternary ammonium compound designed for advanced formulation chemistry. This product matters for its dual functionality, combining a reactive chlorohydrin group with a long-chain hydrophobic tail, enabling its use as a key intermediate for synthesizing cationic surfactants and conditioning agents. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, textile treatment, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop products with enhanced substantivity, softness, and antistatic properties.

Application

• Hair Conditioner & Cosmetic Formulations: Serves as a cationic monomer for synthesizing conditioning polymers that provide excellent detangling, softness, and manageability to hair.
• Fabric Softeners & Textile Auxiliaries: Used to create cationic softeners that impart a luxurious, soft hand-feel and reduce static cling in textiles and non-woven fabrics.
• Antistatic Agent Production: A key intermediate for manufacturing effective antistatic agents used in plastics, synthetic fibers, and electronics packaging.
• Biocide & Disinfectant Synergist: The quaternary ammonium structure can be utilized in the synthesis of compounds with enhanced antimicrobial activity for industrial and institutional disinfectants.
• Paper Chemical Additives: Employed in the production of cationic retention aids and strength agents to improve paper quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Potential use as a precursor for formulating clay stabilizers and corrosion inhibitors in drilling and production fluids.
• Gene Delivery & Pharmaceutical Research: The cationic nature makes it a candidate for research into lipid-based transfection reagents and drug delivery systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl)Dimethyl[3-[[(Octadecylamino)Carbonyl]Amino]Propyl]Ammonium Chloride
CAS No.	94248-89-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₆H₅₅Cl₂N₃O₂
Molecular Weight	512.64 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)-N-[3-[(octadecylcarbamoyl)amino]propyl]ammonium chloride; 3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyl dimethyl 3-(octadecylureido)propyl ammonium chloride; Octadecylaminocarbonylaminopropyldimethyl(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)ammonium chloride; Cationic monomer for polyquaternium synthesis; Long-chain cationic chlorohydrin; Stearylaminoureidopropyldimethylammonium chlorohydrin; Quat 18 chlorohydrin intermediate
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Quality Control

Our (3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl)Dimethyl[3-[[(Octadecylamino)Carbonyl]Amino]Propyl]Ammonium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Separate from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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