Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride (CTAC) 50%

Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride (CTAC) 50% Specification

EINECS No
203-928-6

Application
Industrial

Poisonous
YES

Usage
Typically diluted to 1 10% in end products.

Other Names
(Cationic Surfactant)

Smell
Liquid

Physical Form
Liquid

CAS No
112-02-7

Shape
LIQUID

Appearance
Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid

Melting Point
~246 248 C (decomposes)

Grade
Industrial Grade

Storage
Other

Molecular Weight
320.0 Grams (g)

Purity
50%

Ph Level
6.0 8.0

Refractive Rate
~1.42 (estimated)

Shelf Life
2 Years

Density
0.98102 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Structural Formula
[CH (CH ) N (CH ) ]Cl

Product Type
Quaternary Ammonium Compound

HS Code
2923.90.00

Molecular Formula
C H N Cl

Solubility
Fully soluble in water, ethanol, methanol; insoluble in non-polar solvents.

Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride (CTAC) 50% Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
50 Kilograms

Payment Terms
Cash Advance (CA)

Supply Ability
10000 Kilograms Per Day

Delivery Time
2 Days

Sample Available
No

Sample Policy
Free samples are available

Packaging Details
50 KG AND 200 KG

Main Export Market(s)
Asia

Main Domestic Market
All India

Certifications
GST

About Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride (CTAC) 50%

Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride (CTAC) 50%is a quaternary ammonium compound commonly used as a surfactant, disinfectant, and conditioning agent in various industrial and cosmetic applications. Below are key details about this chemical:

Properties:

Chemical Formula: CHNCl
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid (in 50% aqueous solution)
CAS Number: 112-02-7
Molecular Weight: 320.0 g/mol
Solubility: Highly soluble in water and polar solvents

Applications:

Cosmetics & Personal Care:
- Used in hair conditioners and skincare products as an antistatic and softening agent.
- Acts as an emulsifier and preservative.
Disinfectants & Sanitizers:
- Effective against bacteria and fungi due to its cationic surfactant properties.
Nanotechnology & Research:
- Serves as a stabilizing agent in nanoparticle synthesis (e.g., gold/silver nanoparticles).
- Used in DNA extraction protocols.
Industrial Uses:
- Corrosion inhibitor in oilfield applications.
- Fabric softener and textile treatment agent.