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Alfa Aesar™ (1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide, 98%
Manufacturer: Alfa Aesar™ A1523522
Description
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.
Specifications
| 5 to 7 | |
| 244°C (471°F) | |
| ~245°C (decomposition) | |
| 57-09-0 | |
| MFCD00011772 | |
| 3598189 | |
| cetrimonium bromide, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, ctab, centimide, cetab, bromat, ctmab, cee dee, cetavlon | |
| CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Br-] | |
| 364.456 | |
| CHEBI:3567 | |
| 98% |
| (1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide | |
| Odorless | |
| 100g | |
| C19H42BrN | |
| UN3077 | |
| 14,2025 | |
| LZZYPRNAOMGNLH-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
| hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium;bromide | |
| 5974 | |
| 364.46 |
Chemical Identifiers
| 57-09-0 | |
| 364.456 | |
| LZZYPRNAOMGNLH-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
| 5974 | |
| hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium;bromide |
| C19H42BrN | |
| MFCD00011772 | |
| cetrimonium bromide, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, ctab, centimide, cetab, bromat, ctmab, cee dee, cetavlon | |
| CHEBI:3567 | |
| CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)C.[Br-] |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H318-H302-H335-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
GHS P Statement
P280-P273-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313-P391-P501a
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Avoid release to the environment.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Collect spillage.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Danger
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
RTECSNumber : BQ7875000
TSCA : TSCA