Description

Benzylbis(2-Ethylhexyl)Methylammonium Chloride is a high-purity quaternary ammonium compound valued for its potent cationic surfactant properties. This chemical is essential for applications requiring strong antimicrobial action, phase transfer catalysis, and surface modification. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the biocidal, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical synthesis industries for formulating disinfectants, synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients, and facilitating challenging organic reactions.

Application

• Biocidal Formulations: A key active ingredient in industrial and institutional disinfectants, sanitizers, and algicides.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, crucial in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Corrosion Inhibition: Acts as an effective inhibitor in industrial cooling water systems and oilfield applications.
• Textile and Leather Processing: Serves as a softening agent, antistatic agent, and dyeing auxiliary.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a preservative and conditioning agent in select formulations.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for novel material science and chemical process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzylbis(2-Ethylhexyl)Methylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	94277-42-6
Molecular Formula	C26H48ClN
Molecular Weight	410.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzylbis(2-ethylhexyl)methylammonium chloride; Benzylmethylbis(2-ethylhexyl)ammonium chloride; N-Benzyl-N-methylbis(2-ethylhexyl)ammonium chloride; Methylbenzylbis(2-ethylhexyl)ammonium chloride; Quaternary Ammonium Compound Q-26; Phase Transfer Catalyst PTC-26; BDBEAC; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC, NMR, and titration to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request. We adhere to a quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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