Description
Description | Benzalkonium chloride is a cationic surface-acting agent containing the quaternary ammonium group. It has three main categories of use: as a cationic surfactant, a biocide, and phase transfer agent in the chemical industry. This compound is a heterogeneous mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides of multiple even-numbered alkyl chain lengths. |
Synonyms | Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride |
Molecular Weight |
N/A |
Formula | C6H5CH2N(CH3)2RCl (R=C8H17 to C18H37) |
CAS No. | 8001-54-5 |
Storage
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years
Solubility Information
DMSO: 50 mg/mL,
Need ultrasonic
H2O: 20 mg/mL
( < 1 mg/ml refers to the product slightly soluble or insoluble )