Benzalkonium chloride, alkyl distribution from C8H17 to C16H33, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 8001-54-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H13ClN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 170.66
• MDL Number: MFCD00145757
• Synonym: Alkyl-benzyl-dimethylammonium chloride

• Melting Point: 40.0°C
• Physical Form: Solid or Thick Gel
• Quantity: 100 g
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂N(CH₃)₂RClR=C₈H₁₇toC₁₆H₃₃
• Merck Index: 15, 1061
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 4000g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and acetone,slightly soluble in benzene,almost insoluble in ether
• Percent Purity: 95.0 to 104.0% (anhydrous basis)
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Specific Gravity: 0.98
• Density: 0.9800g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzalkonium chloride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Benzalkonium chloride, alkyl distribution from C8H17 to C16H36

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P262-Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P314-Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only