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(1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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(1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide is a cationic surfactant in hair conditioning products. It acts as a phase-transfer catalyst for the preparation of polyamide, polycarbonate and polythiocarbonate. It facilitates ligand-free palladium salt-catalyzed Heck and Suzuki cross-coupling reactions in water. It is an active component of the topical antiseptic cetrimide and used in household products such as shampoos and cosmetics. As a buffer solution, it is involved in the extraction of DNA as well as in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles and silican nanoparticles.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
(1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide is a cationic surfactant in hair conditioning products. It acts as a phase-transfer catalyst for the preparation of polyamide, polycarbonate and polythiocarbonate. It facilitates ligand-free palladium salt-catalyzed Heck and Suzuki cross-coupling reactions in water. It is an active component of the topical antiseptic cetrimide and used in household products such as shampoos and cosmetics. As a buffer solution, it is involved in the extraction of DNA as well as in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles and silican nanoparticles.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, chloroform and water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in diethyl ether and benzene.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store in an airtight container. Incompatible with bases and strong oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 57-09-0
Molecular Formula C19H42BrN
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 364.46
MDL Number MFCD00011772
InChI Key LZZYPRNAOMGNLH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym cetrimonium bromide, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, ctab, centimide, cetab, bromat, ctmab, cee dee, cetavlon
PubChem CID 5974
ChEBI CHEBI:3567
SMILES [Br-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C

Specifications

Melting Point ∼245°C (decomposition)
pH 5 to 7
Flash Point 244°C (471°F)
Odor Odorless
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN3077
Beilstein 3598189
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,2025
Solubility Information Soluble in alcohol,chloroform and water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in diethyl ether and benzene.
IUPAC Name hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium;bromide
Formula Weight 364.46
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material (1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide
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Product Identifier
  • (1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide
Signal Word
  • Danger
Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
  • Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
Hazard Statement
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
  • H373-May cause damage to organs.
Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only

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