(1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

(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.

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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

• Melting Point: ∼245°C (decomposition)
• pH: 5 to 7
• Flash Point: 244°C (471°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 3598189
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,2025
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,chloroform and water. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in diethyl ether and benzene.
• IUPAC Name: hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium;bromide
• Formula Weight: 364.46
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (1-Hexadecyl)trimethylammonium bromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H318-H335-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318-H302-H335-H315 Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P314-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	200-311-3
RTECSNumber	BQ7875000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only