(1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium chloride, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

(1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium chloride is used as a topical antiseptic and surfactant. It is used in hair care formulations, cream rinse ingredient, hair conditioners and shampoos as a conditioning agent.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 112-02-7
• Molecular Formula: C19H42ClN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 320.00
• MDL Number: MFCD00011773
• InChI Key: WOWHHFRSBJGXCM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride, cetrimonium chloride, cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, n,n,n-trimethylhexadecan-1-aminium chloride, dehyquart a, cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, aliquat 6, trimethylcetylammonium chloride, arquad 16-50, n-hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride
• PubChem CID: 8154
• ChEBI: CHEBI:53581
• IUPAC Name: hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium;chloride
• SMILES: [Cl-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C

• Melting Point: 234°C
• Color: White
• Density: 0.968 g/mL
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₅N(CH₃)₃Cl
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1759
• Beilstein: 3657974
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 320
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: (1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium chloride

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